Albert Stitfall
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Albert Edward Stitfall was a Welsh
professional footballer.
, and joined his hometown side Cardiff City
during the Second World War, later serving in the Royal Navy
. On his return to Britain he continued to play for Cardiff, although never managing to establish himself in the first team. While at the club he also played alongside both of his brothers, Ron Stitfall
would go on to become one of the clubs all-time greats, making over 400 appearances, while Bob Stitfall would only ever go as far as the reserve side.
He left the club in 1952 to sign for Torquay United
and, despite playing in nearly half of the clubs games that season, he left the club at the end of the season never returning to league football.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
professional footballer.
Career
Stitfall was born in CardiffCardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
, and joined his hometown side Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
during the Second World War, later serving in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
. On his return to Britain he continued to play for Cardiff, although never managing to establish himself in the first team. While at the club he also played alongside both of his brothers, Ron Stitfall
Ron Stitfall
Ronald Frederick "Ron" Stitfall was a Welsh professional footballer and Wales international. A one club man he played his entire career for his hometown club Cardiff City.-Career:...
would go on to become one of the clubs all-time greats, making over 400 appearances, while Bob Stitfall would only ever go as far as the reserve side.
He left the club in 1952 to sign for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
and, despite playing in nearly half of the clubs games that season, he left the club at the end of the season never returning to league football.