Alfred Ringstead (14 October 1927 – 15 January 2000)[1] was a professional footballer who played in the position of outside right for Sheffield United between 1950 and 1959.
After serving in the Army in India, Alf returned to play for Ellesmere Port Town while working as an upholsterer.
In 1950, Alf joined non-league Northwich Victoria in the Cheshire League, and after little more than a handful of games, he had scored eleven goals, and it was while he was with them that he was spotted by Sheffield United.
He was fast, penetrative, determined, eager to take on an opponent, and shared these characteristics with the ability to shoot and centre with power and accuracy with both feet.
He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland against Argentina at Dalymount Park, Dublin, on 13 May 1951, and had such a good game that he won a regular place in the side, building up to a total of 20 international caps.