Henry Topping (footballer born 1915)
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Henry Westby Topping was an English footballer, who played at full back for various clubs in the 1930s and 1940s.
, Lancashire
and started his football career at Rossendale United
, before joining Stockport County
in 1938. He remained with Stockport throughout World War II
, including partnering his namesake Harry Topping
in several wartime matches in 1941–42.
After the war he joined New Brighton
, where he remained for two years making 67 Football League appearances. On his retirement from professional football, he joined Prescot Cables
and was granted a benefit match in April 1951.
He also played for Manchester United
during World War II. After his playing career with Stockport County, he went on to become player/manager.
Football career
Topping was born in PrescotPrescot
Prescot is a town and civil parish, within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley in Merseyside, England. It is 8 miles to the east of Liverpool city centre and lies within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. At the 2001 Census, the population was 11,184 .Prescot marks the beginning of the...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
and started his football career at Rossendale United
Rossendale United F.C.
Rossendale United F.C. was an English football club based in Newchurch, near Rawtenstall, Lancashire. The club was formed in 1898 but was expelled from the North West Counties League Premier Division on 18 June 2011....
, before joining Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in 1938. He remained with Stockport throughout World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, including partnering his namesake Harry Topping
Harry Topping
Harry Topping was an English football player and coach.-Playing career:Topping was born in Kearsley, Lancashire and spent time with several Football League clubs, including Manchester City and Exeter City, where he made one league appearance, before a short spell at New Brighton.During World War...
in several wartime matches in 1941–42.
After the war he joined New Brighton
New Brighton A.F.C.
-Revived club:New Brighton A.F.C. were reborn in 1993, and joined the Birkenhead and Wirral League, which they won in their first season. In 1995 the club switched to the South Wirral League. After upgrading their new ground, the club were admitted to the Second Division of the West Cheshire League...
, where he remained for two years making 67 Football League appearances. On his retirement from professional football, he joined Prescot Cables
Prescot Cables F.C.
Prescot Cables F.C. is a football club based in Prescot, Merseyside. It was established in 1884 and has also been known as Prescot and Prescot Town...
and was granted a benefit match in April 1951.
He also played for Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
during World War II. After his playing career with Stockport County, he went on to become player/manager.