Stanley Walter St Pier (8 October 1904 – 1989) was an English

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and scout.

Career

St Pier arrived at

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from Ilford in April 1929 making his senior debut in October 1929 against

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. Spending most of his time as understudy to Jim Barrett, St Pier managed only 24 appearances for ''The Hammers'' before retiring from playing in 1932. St Pier was appointed club chief scout by manager

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and

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amongst others, through his scouting network. Given a testimonial in May 1975, he retired in 1976 after 47 years service to West Ham.

Death

St Pier died in 1989.

References

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