Trotter: Alexander E. (Sandy/Ally)

1916-1917 (Leeds City War-time Guest Player Details)

Outside Left

Born: Jarrow: Unknown

Debut: v Bradford City (h): 25-12-1916

Height & Weight: Unknown

Trotter started with Jarrow Croft and Ashington in his native North East. He guested for Leeds City and played three times for them in 1916-17 season. He was at Outside Left in his debut on Christmas Day at home to Bradford City. He was at Inside Left and got the Leeds goal in a 1-1 draw at Leeds Road against Huddersfield Town on 6th January 1917 and was at Inside Right for his third and final game against Hull City at Elland Road on 10th February 1917. He signed for Second Division Leicester City in 1920 and played ninety-six League games, in scoring ten goals and also scored once in four F.A. Cup matches. He moved to Second Division South Shields in 1924, playing one hundred and twenty League games which yielded fifteen goals and nine F.A. Cup ties in which he scored twice. He finished his Football League career with Second Division Port Vale, who he joined in 1927. He scored three times in sixteen League appearances and also had one F.A. Cup game without scoring. He then moved into Non-League Football with Manchester Central before returning to his native North East to finish his career with Bedlington United.