James Vincent Hayes (24 March 1879 – 1 June 1964), also known as Vic Hayes, was an English

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who primarily played as a full-back. Born in

Miles Platting Miles Platting is an inner city part of Manchester, England, northeast of Manchester city centre along the Rochdale Canal and A62 road, bounded by Monsall to the north, Collyhurst to the west, Newton Heath to the east, and Bradford, Holt Tow ...

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, he was trained in

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in his early years. He made his debut for

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in February 1901. At Newton Heath, which was renamed Manchester United in 1902, he suffered several injuries. He broke both legs in 1905, and shortly after recovering, broke one again. He left United for

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in May 1907, but returned to United in June 1908. He helped the club win the

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.1908–09
Manchester United. Retrieved 19 March 2013. He left United in November 1910 after scoring two goals in 128 appearances in his two spells at the club.
Manchester United. Retrieved 19 March 2013. He later coached

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at the

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and

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. In 1923, he was appointed to his last managerial role, with

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of Spain.

Honours

Manchester United *

: 1908–09

References

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