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Biography
James Vincent "Vince" Hayes (born 24 March 1879), also known as Vic Hayes, was an English footballer who primarily played as a full-back. Born in Miles Platting, Manchester, he was trained in boilermaking in his early years. He made his debut for Newton Heath in February 1901. At Newton Heath, which was renamed Manchester United in 1902, he suffered several injuries. He broke both legs in 1905, and shortly after recovering, broke one again. He left United for Brentford in May 1907, but returned to United in June 1908. He helped the club win the FA Cup in 1909. He left United in November 1910 after scoring two goals in 128 appearances in his two spells at the club.
He later coached Norway at the 1912 Summer Olympics and Wiener SC. In 1923, he was appointed to his last managerial role, with Atlético Madrid of Spain.
Honours
- FA Cup: 1908–09