Bert Whalley: Man United half-back Profile & Stats
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Bert Whalley

Position: half-back

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 20 11 7 2 38 18 +20 55.00
A 18 2 4 12 20 39 -19 11.11
TOTALS 38 13 11 14 58 57 +1 34.21

Name: Herbert "Bert" Whalley
Birthdate: 06-08-1913
Age: 112
Birthplace: Ashton Under Lyne, England
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 11st 6lbs (72.57kg)
Years at Club: 1935-1947
Signing Info: Transferred from: Stalybridge Celtic, 05/1934, £
Previous Clubs: Stalybridge Celtic, Bolton Wanderers (WW2), Liverpool (WW2), Oldham Athletic (WW2)
Debut: 30/11/1935 v Doncaster Rovers (H) 0-0 (League Division Two)
Farewell: Retired from game due to eye injury, 06/1947
Passed Away: 06/02/1958

Biography

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.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
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

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Chelsea 3 0
2. Preston North End 3 0
3. Stoke City 2 0
4. Arsenal 2 0
5. Grimsby Town 2 0
6. Everton 2 0
7. Accrington Stanley 2 0
8. Doncaster Rovers 1 0
9. Burnley 1 0
10. Bolton Wanderers 1 0
11. Sunderland 1 0
12. Derby County 1 0
13. Manchester City 1 0
14. Reading 1 0
15. Sheffield Wednesday 1 0
16. Brentford 1 0
17. Portsmouth 1 0
18. Charlton Athletic 1 0
19. Liverpool 1 0
20. Birmingham City 1 0
21. Middlesbrough 1 0
22. Fulham 1 0
23. Plymouth Argyle 1 0
24. Chesterfield 1 0
25. Swansea City 1 0
26. Bradford Park Avenue 1 0
27. Nottingham Forest 1 0
28. Leeds United 1 0
29. Blackburn Rovers 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Knighton, Leslie 2
2. McGrory, Bob 2
3. Allison, George 2
4. Spencer, Charlie 2
5. Everton Committee 2
6. Hacking, Jack 2
7. Preston North End Committee 2
8. Menzies, David 1
9. Boland, Alf 1
10. Foweraker, Charles 1
11. Cochrane, Johnny 1
12. Jobey, George 1
13. Wild, Wilf 1
14. Butler, Billy 1
15. Walker, Billy 1
16. Muirhead, Tommy 1
17. Curtis, Harry 1
18. Tinn, Jack 1
19. Seed, Jimmy 1
20. Kay, George 1
21. Liddell, George 1
22. Gillow, Wilf 1
23. Peart, Jack 1
24. Jack, Bob 1
25. Harvey, Bill 1
26. Green, Haydn 1
27. Steele, David 1
28. Wightman, Harold 1
29. Hampson, Billy 1
30. Birrell, Billy 1
31. Scott, Will 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Duncan, Scott 25
2. Busby, Matt 7
3. Crickmer, Walter 6
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 16
2. Maine Road 5
3. Highbury 2
4. Anfield 1
5. Blundell Park 1
6. Burnden Park 1
7. Craven Cottage 1
8. Deepdale 1
9. Elland Road 1
10. Goodison Park 1
11. Hillsborough 1
12. Park Avenue 1
13. Peel Park 1
14. Saltergate 1
15. St Andrews 1
16. Stamford Bridge 1
17. The Valley 1
18. Victoria Ground 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 24
2. League Division Two 8
3. FA Cup 6
No Opponent Count
1. Chelsea 3
2. Preston North End 3
3. Stoke City 2
4. Arsenal 2
5. Grimsby Town 2
6. Everton 2
7. Accrington Stanley 2
8. Doncaster Rovers 1
9. Burnley 1
10. Bolton Wanderers 1
11. Sunderland 1
12. Derby County 1
13. Manchester City 1
14. Reading 1
15. Sheffield Wednesday 1
16. Brentford 1
17. Portsmouth 1
18. Charlton Athletic 1
19. Liverpool 1
20. Birmingham City 1
21. Middlesbrough 1
22. Fulham 1
23. Plymouth Argyle 1
24. Chesterfield 1
25. Swansea City 1
26. Bradford Park Avenue 1
27. Nottingham Forest 1
28. Leeds United 1
29. Blackburn Rovers 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 37
2. Wales 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 30-11-1935 Div 2 Doncaster Rovers D 0-0 H 0
2. 13-04-1936 Div 2 Burnley W 4-0 H 0 William Bryant 14', 55', Harry Rowley 20', 35'
3. 24-10-1936 Div 1 Chelsea D 0-0 H 0
4. 31-10-1936 Div 1 Stoke City L 0-3 A 0 Harry Davies 7', Stanley Matthews 62', Joe Johnson 82'
5. 28-12-1936 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 4-0 A 0 William Bryant 20', 49', William McKay 34', 69'
6. 01-01-1937 Div 1 Sunderland W 2-1 H 0 George Mutch 6', William Bryant 8' Raich Carter 83'
7. 02-01-1937 Div 1 Derby County D 2-2 H 0 Harry Rowley 10', 22' Peter Ramage 11', Dai Astley 21'
8. 09-01-1937 Div 1 Manchester City L 0-1 A 0 Alex Herd 30'
9. 16-01-1937 FAC Reading W 1-0 H 0 Thomas Bamford 85'
10. 23-01-1937 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday L 0-1 A 0 Walter Millership 10'
11. 30-01-1937 FAC Arsenal L 0-5 A 0 Cliff Bastin 17', James Brown 22' (o.g.), Alf Kirchen 25', Bobby Davidson 38', Ted Drake 80'
12. 03-02-1937 Div 1 Preston North End D 1-1 H 0 William Wrigglesworth 24' Willie Fagan 69'
13. 06-02-1937 Div 1 Arsenal D 1-1 A 0 Harry Rowley 40' (pen) Bobby Davidson ??'
14. 13-02-1937 Div 1 Brentford L 1-3 H 0 Harry Baird 18' Billy Scott 28, Bobby Reid 60', ??'
15. 20-02-1937 Div 1 Portsmouth L 0-1 H 0 Jack Weddle 7'
16. 27-02-1937 Div 1 Chelsea L 2-4 A 0 George Gladwin 26', Thomas Bamford 31' George Mills 47', 83', Jimmy Argue 18', 85'
17. 06-03-1937 Div 1 Stoke City W 2-1 H 0 James McClelland 4', Harry Baird 80' Fred Steele 62'
18. 13-03-1937 Div 1 Charlton Athletic L 0-3 A 0 Monty Wilkinson 70', 84', Ronald Green 72'
19. 20-03-1937 Div 1 Grimsby Town D 1-1 H 0 Jack Cape 46' Frederick Crack 37'
20. 26-03-1937 Div 1 Everton W 2-1 H 0 Harry Baird 30', George Mutch 67' Torry Gillick 86'
21. 27-03-1937 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Alf Hanson 23', Fred Howe 90'
22. 10-04-1937 Div 1 Birmingham City D 2-2 A 0 Thomas Bamford 29', 56' Albert Clarke 17', James Beattie 65'
23. 17-04-1937 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 2-1 H 0 Thomas Bamford 43', William Bryant 53' Tom Cochrane 14'
24. 30-10-1937 Div 2 Fulham L 0-1 A 0 Viv Woodward 35'
25. 06-11-1937 Div 2 Plymouth Argyle D 0-0 H 0
26. 13-11-1937 Div 2 Chesterfield W 7-1 A 0 Thomas Manley 7', Thomas Bamford 15', 22', 38', 64', Harry Baird 26', William Bryant 56' *Walter McMillen 37'
27. 04-12-1937 Div 2 Swansea City W 5-1 H 0 Jack Rowley 40', 60', 63', 86', William Bryant 58' Tommy Olsen 72'
28. 11-12-1937 Div 2 Bradford Park Avenue L 0-4 A 0 Thomas Lewis 15', Jack Wesley 35', George Henson 82', Jimmy Robertson 89'
29. 27-12-1937 Div 2 Nottingham Forest W 4-3 H 0 Harry Baird 25', 68', William McKay 31', William Wrigglesworth 88' Charlie Gardiner 8', Tommy Graham 31', David Martin 65'
30. 19-11-1938 Div 1 Everton L 0-3 A 0 Tommy Lawton 8', 53', Torry Gillick 69'
31. 10-04-1939 Div 1 Leeds United L 1-3 A 0 Johnny Carey 67' George Ainsley 5', Gordon Hodgson 20', Arthur Buckley 89'
32. 05-01-1946 FAC Accrington Stanley D 2-2 A 0 Jack Smith 17', William Wrigglesworth 32' Maurice Conroy 60', Walter Keeley 87'
33. 09-01-1946 FAC Accrington Stanley W 5-1 H 0 William Bainbridge 5', Jack Rowley ??', ??', William Wrigglesworth ??', Cyril Briggs ??' (o.g.) Walter Keeley 22'
34. 26-01-1946 FAC Preston North End W 1-0 H 0 James Hanlon 8'
35. 30-01-1946 FAC Preston North End L 1-3 A 0 James Hanlon 71' Bill Shankly 12', Jack Livesey 51', Jimmy McIntosh 120'
36. 18-09-1946 Div 1 Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 Allenby Chilton 78' Alec Machin 40'
37. 28-12-1946 Div 1 Grimsby Town D 0-0 A 0
38. 19-04-1947 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers W 4-0 H 0 Stan Pearson 5', 20', Jack Rowley 25', Higgins 74' (o.g.)
 

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