Alan Arnell (25 November 1933 – 5 May 2013) was an English footballer who played as a

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in the 1950s and 1960s. He played for Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers and Halifax Town.

Playing career

Arnell was born in Chichester and started out as an amateur player for Worthing before joining Liverpool in March 1953. He turned professional the following year. Arnell made a scoring debut for Liverpool at centre forward in a 5–2 win against

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in December 1953. After 35 goals in 75 appearances for Liverpool, he moved to Tranmere Rovers in February 1961.Profile at LFCHistory.net
/ref> At Tranmere, he scored 34 times in 68 League games, and he later played for Halifax Town and Runcorn.

Death

Arnell died on 5 May 2013, aged 79.

References

English Football League players Association football forwards Worthing F.C. players Liverpool F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Runcorn F.C. Halton players 1933 births 2013 deaths Sportspeople from Chichester English footballers {{england-footy-forward-1930s-stub