Malcolm Barrass
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Malcolm Williamson Barrass (15 December 1924 – 4 August 2013)[1] was an English professional footballer.
His father,[2] Matthew, was also a professional footballer. Malcolm W. Barrass was born in Blackpool during his father's spell with the town's club. Malcolm's grandson - also named Matt (born 1980) - was also a professional player.[3]
Career
Barrass started his professional career with Bolton Wanderers in 1944. He won his first England cap on 20 October 1951 when England fought out a 1–1 draw against Wales. His career included an appearance in the now-legendary "Matthews FA Cup Final". Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
He became Wigan Athletic's player-manager on 1 August 1958, replacing Trevor Hitchen. He made 20 Lancashire Combination League appearances for the Latics and scored five league goals before resigning on New Year's Day 1959.[4] Jimmy Shirley took over the managerial reins. By 1963 Barrass was trainer at Hyde United.
Personal life
Barrass married his wife, Joyce, on 7 June 1947. The couple had two children, Lynne and Robert, and celebrated their diamond anniversary in 2007.[5]
On 5 August 2013, Bolton Wanderers confirmed that Barrass had died at the age of 88.[6]
Honours
Bolton Wanderers
References
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- ↑ "Match made in heaven", TheBoltonNews.co.uk; accessed 17 February 2015.
- ↑ "Club Statement: Malcolm Barrass", bwfc.co.uk; accessed 17 February 2015.
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External links
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- Profile at TheFootballNetwork
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