Players - Albert Shears

Albert Shears
Born: 12 May 1900
Born in: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Died: 31 May 1954
Other clubs: Spen Black & White, Preston North End (1921-1923), Doncaster Rovers (1923-1924), Aberdare Athletic (1924), Tranmere Rovers (1930-31), Wigan Borough (1931), Barnsley (1931-32), Aldershot (1932-33), Morecambe (1933-34), Leyland Motors
Signed from: Aberdare Athletic
Joined Liverpool: 17.09.1924
Debut: 10 Apr 1926
Final appearance: 08 Dec 1928
Contract until: 16.05.1930
League: Apps / Goals: 16 / 0
All Competitions: Apps / Goals: 16 / 0

Player Profile

Shears arrived as a striker who scored five goals in his first three reserve games for Liverpool from late September to early October 1924. He finally made his first-team debut two years later as a defender in a 1-0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane. He spent a total of four seasons at Anfield making 16 appearances with his best season total being eight in 1926/27, again featuring as a defender. Shears died only 54 years of age as he collapsed while at work at Leyland Motors.

Appearances per season

Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
1924-1925 0 0 0 0 0 0
1925-1926 2 0 0 0 0 2
1926-1927 8 0 0 0 0 8
1927-1928 4 0 0 0 0 4
1928-1929 2 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 16 0 0 0 0 16

A more detailed look at the player's appearances

Apps Mins Opponent
2 180 Derby County
2 180 Sheffield United
2 180 Sunderland
1 90 Arsenal
1 90 Aston Villa
1 90 Birmingham City
1 90 Blackburn Rovers
1 90 Bury
1 90 Everton
1 90 Huddersfield Town
1 90 Leeds United
1 90 Sheffield Wednesday
1 90 West Bromwich Albion
Total Started/substitutions
16 Started
0 Substituted
0 Substitute
0 On bench
Total Venue
8 Home
8 Away
Total Competition
16 League
Total W D L Win% Manager
12 6 1 5 50.0% Matt McQueen
4 1 0 3 25.0% George Patterson (2nd term)