Harold Dean (footballer)

Harold Dean (born 1910) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward. Born in Hulme, Manchester, he played for Old Trafford, Manchester United and Mossley.

Harold Dean
Personal information
Full name Harold Dean
Date of birth 1910
Place of birth Hulme, Lancashire, England
Position(s) Centre-forward
Youth career
000?–1931 Old Trafford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931 Manchester United 2 (0)
1931–? Mossley
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Following Manchester United's relegation to the Second Division at the end of the 1930–31 season, Dean was one of 31 amateur players signed by the club. He joined from the nearby Old Trafford Amateur club and made his debut in a 3–1 win at home to Chesterfield on 26 September 1931, filling in for the absent Tommy Reid. He also played in the next game, a 2–0 defeat at Burnley, but while his speed and effort were praised, his control and shooting were deemed not to be up to scratch. He did not play for Manchester United again and was transferred to Cheshire County League side Mossley in December 1931.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Dykes, Garth (1994). The United Alphabet: A Complete Who's Who of Manchester United F.C. Leicester: ACL & Polar Publishing. p. 105. ISBN 0-9514862-6-8.
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