[1] Wallace was born in Birkenhead and joined Stoke City's youth team in the 1950s.
[1] Because of an injury in training with new manager Tony Waddington Wallace became surplus to requirements and so was released.
[1] He joined Northwich Victoria before enjoying a brief spell back in league football with Doncaster Rovers before returning to non-league with Stafford Rangers.
[2] He led the Dabbers to their one and only Cheshire County League title in 1981 before taking over at Leek Town in November 1981.
He returned to Eastwood (Hanley) before managing Kidsgrove Athletic and Newcastle Town.