Harry May (footballer)

Harry May (15 October 1928 — 9 July 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He made over 200 appearances in the Football League.

Harry May
Personal information
Full name Harry May[1]
Date of birth (1928-10-15)15 October 1928
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 9 July 2007(2007-07-09) (aged 78)
Place of death Frampton on Severn, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Thorniewood United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948–1950 Cardiff City 1 (0)
1950–1952 Swindon Town 78 (1)
1952–1955 Barnsley 105 (0)
1955–1956 Southend United 19 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

May began his career with Scottish junior side Thorniewood United before signing for Cardiff City in 1948. Although he played as a full back, he made his professional debut as a forward during an injury crisis in a 1–0 defeat to Leicester City. However, it proved to be his only league appearance for the club and he was allowed to join Swindon Town in 1950.[2]

At Swindon, he was able to establish himself in the first team and made 78 league appearances during a two-year spell before moving to Barnsley.[3] May was ever present for Barnsley as they won the Third Division North title during the 1954–55 season, playing in every league match. However, a dispute over wages eventually led him to leave the club in 1955, finishing his professional career with Southend United.[2]

References
  1. "Harry May". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 131. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. "Harry May". swindon-town-fc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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