A LIVERPOOL legend
and Tintwistle’s most famous footballer has died
aged 62.
Family and friends
have paid tribute to Alf Arrowsmith, who passed away
recently after a short illness.
The sporting hero
— born in Hollingworth —was a pupil and
played football for St Charles’ in Hadfield
before moving on to Tintwistle Villa.
The talented player
made his mark scoring a massive 96 goals in the
1959/60 season — a club record which
remains unbeaten today.
He moved to Ashton
United where he played alongside future England star
Alan Ball and within weeks was spotted by an Anfield
scout.
On a transfer of
just £1,500, Alf - then 17 - went on to play for
Liverpool from 1960-68 under manager Bill Shankly who
described him as being ‘born to score goals.’
He counted soccer
stars Roger Hunt and Tommy Lawrence among his team
mates and was part of the side which won the league
and charity shield in 1963/64.
Alf, who later
played for Bury, Rochdale and Macclesfield, married
Linda and had three daughters.
Sue Carr
First published by the Glossop Advertiser
