Quick Facts
Biography
Alexander White (1916–1995) was a Scottish professional football right back who played in the Football League for Chelsea, and Swindon Town.
Playing career
White was born in Armadale, Scotland. He started his football career with Westrigg United and Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C. before signing for Chelsea in 1937. He was 30 years old when he started his first team game against Leeds United on 14 September 1946. Chelsea won 3 goals to nil that day. Alex made a further 18 appearances for Chelsea. His last game on 1 January 1948 was a draw with Blackburn Rovers.
In July 1948 he transferred to Swindon Town in the Third Division, making 38 appearances before joining Southport in July 1950.
Coaching career
Alex managed Uxbridge F.C. in London in 1953 before going to Eastbourne in 1954.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea | 1946-47 | First Division | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| 1947-48 | First Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ||||
| Swindon Town | 1948-49 | Third Division South | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | ||
| 1949-50 | Third Division South | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| Total | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 38 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 52 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 56 | 0 | ||||