Alf Ainsworth
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Career & Clubs
Pre-war
Ainsworth began his career at Ashton United in the Cheshire County League, but signed for Manchester United as an amateur in 1933. On 13 February 1934, he signed his first professional contract with the club, and made his debut in a home game against Bury on 3 March 1934. However, he only made one more appearance for the club, and joined New Brighton in September 1935, making 150 pre-war appearances and scoring 39 goals for the club.
Wartime
After World War II broke out in 1939, Ainsworth played for a number of clubs in the wartime leagues. His first wartime club was Accrington Stanley, but he also played for Bury, Rochdale, Southport and Oldham Athletic.
Post-war
Ainsworth re-registered with New Brighton after the war, and scored a further nine goals in 28 appearances. In December 1947, however, Ainsworth transferred to Congleton Town, where he would play until his retirement.
- Club
- Manchester United F.C. (1934–1935)
- Club
- Congleton Town F.C. (1947–1948)
- Club
- New Brighton A.F.C. (1935–1939)
- Club
- Bury F.C. (1944–1944)
- Club
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. (1942–1944)
- Club
- Accrington Stanley F.C. (1939–1940)
- Club
- Rochdale A.F.C. (1940–1942)
- Club
- Rochdale A.F.C. (1944–1945)
- Club
- Southport F.C. (1942–1942)
- Club
- New Brighton A.F.C. (1946–1947)
Clubs
- Manchester United F.C.1934–1935
- New Brighton A.F.C.1935–1939
- Accrington Stanley F.C.1939–1940
- Rochdale A.F.C.1940–1942
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C.1942–1944
- Southport F.C.1942–1942
- Bury F.C.1944–1944
- Rochdale A.F.C.1944–1945
- New Brighton A.F.C.1946–1947
- Congleton Town F.C.1947–1948
Played together with
A. H. AlbutManchester United F.C.
Aaron Wan-BissakaManchester United F.C. · 2019–2024- Aaron WilbrahamOldham Athletic A.F.C. · 2004–2004
- Abdelhakim OmraniOldham Athletic A.F.C. · 2017–2018
- Adam CollinOldham Athletic A.F.C. · 2003–2003
- Adam EckersleyManchester United F.C. · 2004–2008
Adam El-AbdBury F.C. · 2014–2015
Adam Le FondreRochdale A.F.C. · 2007–2007- Adam Le FondreRochdale A.F.C. · 2007–2009
Adam LegzdinsOldham Athletic A.F.C. · 2006–2007
Adam MorganAccrington Stanley F.C. · 2015–2016
Adam RooneyBury F.C. · 2008–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Alphonso Ainsworth was an English professional footballer, who played as an inside forward. Born in Manchester, he played for Manchester United, New Brighton and Congleton Town, as well as a number of clubs in Lancashire during the Second World War.
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