Benjamin Albert Olney (30 March 1899 – 23 September 1943) was an English international

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, who played as a

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Career

Born in

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, Olney played professionally for Derby County and

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, and earned two caps for

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in 1928. He also played for Fairleys Athletic, Aston Park Rangers, Stourbridge, Bilston United,

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, Shrewsbury Town and

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. In June 1928 Olney played in England's 3–2 victory over the South African XI.

References

1899 births 1943 deaths English men's footballers England men's international footballers Stourbridge F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players Bilston Town F.C. players Walsall F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Moor Green F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football goalkeepers People from Holborn {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub