Clubs played for: Rangers, Liverpool, Queen of the south, Hartlepool United (1929-1938)
Born: 1908
Birthplace: Crevolea, Northern Ireland
Position: Striker
Biography: Irish born striker whose career started in Scotland with Rangers but who was forced to move south following an unfortunate incident that took place during a match in 1931. He innocently went for a loose ball in the opponents' penalty area but clashed with Celtic's keeper of the time, John Thomson. Unfortunately, Thomson died in hospital just a few hours later and despite being cleared of all blame, English never really recovered either. He was barracked by Scottish crowds and a move to Liverpool in 1933 did nothing to help the situation. He retired at the age of 28 and died in 1967 following a battle with motor neurone disease.
Do you have any interesting, happy, or humorous memories of Sam?
If so, please let us know and we will be happy to share them with the world!