Tom Holford
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Holford, in his first spell at charge at Port Vale | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Holford | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Hanley, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 April 1964 (aged 86) | ||
| Place of death | Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing-half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cobridge | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1898–1908 | Stoke | 248 | (30) |
| 1908–1914 | Manchester City | 172 | (34) |
| 1914–1924 | Port Vale | 56 | (1) |
| Total | 476 | (65) | |
| International career | |||
| 1903 | England | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1914–1918 | Port Vale (player-manager) | ||
| 1932–1935 | Port Vale | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas Holford (22 February 1878 – 6 April 1964) was an English footballer who played for Stoke, Manchester City, Port Vale and the England national team. His primary position was wing-half. Still, he played in many different positions throughout his career. He later managed Port Vale on two separate occasions, serving throughout World War I, before three years from 1932 to 1935. He also served the club for many years as a trainer and a scout. In 1924, he turned out for the Vale at 46 years and 68 days, making him one of the oldest players in the English Football League.