[1] He broke into the first team during World War II and became one of the finest servants the club have had.
[1] He gradually began to move out to defence and by the time Football League had resumed he was able to play in a number of positions and his best season in a Stoke shirt came in 1950–51 season where he played in every match at centre back in place of Neil Franklin who had caused controversy by moving to Colombia.
[1] He was a committed player who was always involved in the thick of the action and often required the attention of the club doctor.
[1] He retired in 1958 after making 425 appearances (600 including war league) scoring 24 goals.
After hanging up his boots he moved to the back room staff and served as the club trainer and then coach until 1978.