Players - Albert Shears
- Born:
- 12 May 1900
- Born in:
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
- Died:
- 31 May 1954
- Other clubs:
- Spen Black & White, Preston North End (1921-1923), Doncaster Rovers (1923-1924), Aberdare Athletic (1924), Tranmere Rovers (1930-31), Wigan Borough (1931), Barnsley (1931-32), Aldershot (1932-33), Morecambe (1933-34), Leyland Motors
- Signed from:
- Aberdare Athletic
- Joined Liverpool:
- 17.09.1924
- Debut:
- 10 Apr 1926
- Final appearance:
- 08 Dec 1928
- Contract until:
- 16.05.1930
- League: Apps / Goals:
- 16 / 0
- All Competitions: Apps / Goals:
- 16 / 0
Player Profile
Shears arrived as a striker who scored five goals in his first three reserve games for Liverpool from late September to early October 1924. He finally made his first-team debut two years later as a defender in a 1-0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane. He spent a total of four seasons at Anfield making 16 appearances with his best season total being eight in 1926/27, again featuring as a defender. Shears died only 54 years of age as he collapsed while at work at Leyland Motors.
Appearances per season
| Season | League | FA | LC | Europe | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-1925 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-1926 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926-1927 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1927-1928 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1928-1929 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
| Apps | Mins | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 180 | Derby County |
| 2 | 180 | Sheffield United |
| 2 | 180 | Sunderland |
| 1 | 90 | Arsenal |
| 1 | 90 | Aston Villa |
| 1 | 90 | Birmingham City |
| 1 | 90 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 1 | 90 | Bury |
| 1 | 90 | Everton |
| 1 | 90 | Huddersfield Town |
| 1 | 90 | Leeds United |
| 1 | 90 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| 1 | 90 | West Bromwich Albion |
| Total | Started/substitutions |
|---|---|
| 16 | Started |
| 0 | Substituted |
| 0 | Substitute |
| 0 | On bench |
| Total | Venue |
|---|---|
| 8 | Home |
| 8 | Away |
| Total | Competition |
|---|---|
| 16 | League |
| Total | W | D | L | Win% | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 50.0% | Matt McQueen |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25.0% | George Patterson (2nd term) |