Bert Hales
Introduction '''Herbert Hales''' (21 November 1908 – 1982) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Nottingham Forest, Preston North End, Chesterfield, Stockport County, Rochdale and Stoke City.
Career Hales was born in Kettering and began his career with local side Desborough Town. He joined Nottingham Forest in 1928 and played three matches before playing for Northampton Town and Peterborough & Fletton United. In December 1930 he joined Stoke City and played in a 1–1 draw with Bradford City on boxing day. It turned out to be his only senior match for Stoke and he left for Preston North End. After two seasons at Deepdale he had another two at Chesterfield and then one season spells with Stockport County and Rochdale. He finished his career with non-league teams Burton Town and Kidderminster Harriers.
Career statistics Source:ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNottingham Forest1928–29Second Division3000—30Stoke City1930–31Second Division1000—10Preston North End1931–32Second Division38540—4251932–33Second Division19500—195Chesterfield1933–34Third Division North339202237111934–35Third Division North91000091Stockport County1934–35Third Division North1605010220Rochdale1935–36Third Division North3841010404Career total157241204217326
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