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Bert Whalley - Manchester United half-back - Player profile & stats

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Name: Herbert "Bert" Whalley Nationality: England
Position: half-back Signing Information: Transferred from: Stalybridge Celtic, 05/1934, £
Birthdate: 06-08-1913 Years at Club: 1935-1947
Age: (111) Debut: 30/11/1935 v Doncaster Rovers (H) 0-0 (League Division Two)
Birthplace: Ashton Under Lyne, England Previous clubs: Stalybridge Celtic, Bolton Wanderers (WW2), Liverpool (WW2), Oldham Athletic (WW2)
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m) Farewell to Manchester United: Retired from game due to eye injury, 06/1947
Weight: 11st 6lbs (72.57kg) Passed Away: 06/02/1958
Albert "Bert" Whalley was an English footballer and coach remembered for his dedication to Manchester United and his tragic death in the Munich air disaster. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Whalley began his football career as a half-back, playing for Stalybridge Celtic before joining United in the 1930s where he made 38 appearances for the Red devils. His playing years were disrupted by World War II, and he returned to Old Trafford after the war in a coaching capacity.

Known for his tactical insight and nurturing approach, Whalley became a critical part of the backroom staff under Sir Matt Busby, particularly in developing the young "Busby Babes" who would come to define a new era for United. His contributions were both strategic and emotional; players admired his guidance and knowledge, which helped shape many careers.

In 1958, Whalley traveled with United to Belgrade for a European Cup match. On February 6, during the return trip, he perished in the Munich air disaster, which claimed the lives of 23 people, including players and staff. Whalley's dedication to nurturing young talent and his profound impact on Manchester United's legacy have left a lasting mark on the club. He is honored as a mentor who shaped the Busby Babes and symbolized the spirit of Manchester United.
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1 1935-1936 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2 1936-1937 0 19 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
3 1937-1938 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
4 1938-1939 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
5 1945-1946 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
6 1946-1947 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
TOTALS 0 32 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
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