Ivor ALLCHURCH | 1957-1958 | PES Stats Database (Golden Era Backup)

ALLCHURCH PES STATS | 1957-1958

electric_trigger Ivor ALLCHURCH | 1957-1958 Club: Swansea Position: *SS, AM Nationality: Welsh Age: 28 Number: 10 Era: 1957-1958 Foot: L Side: B Length: 1.78 Weight: 70 Attack: 87 Defence: 52 Balance: 77 Stamina: 83 Top Speed: 78 Acceleration: 79 Response: 86 Agility: 86 Dribble Accuracy: 90 Dribble Speed: 82 Short Pass Accuracy: 90 Short Pass Speed: 82 Long Pass Accuracy: 90 Long Pass Speed: 84 Shot Accuracy: 86 Shot Power: 90 Shot Technique: 88 Free Kick: 87 Curling: 80 Header: 86 Jump: 83 Technique: 90 Aggression: 86 Mentality: 78 Keeper Skills: 50 Team Work: 85 Injury Tolerance: A Condition/Fitness: 7 Weak Foot Accuracy: 7 Weak Foot frequency: 7 *Playmaking *Passing *Scoring *Center *Positioning *Middle Shooting Ivor John Allchurch MBE (16 October 1929 – 10 July 1997) was a Welsh footballer. During his professional career Allchurch played for Swansea Town, Newcastle United and Cardiff City, where he amassed 691 games scoring 249 goals. His record of 68 caps for Wales stood until 1986, when it was exceeded by Joey Jones total of 72 caps. Ivor also held the record number of goals scored for Wales, 23, which was eventually broken by Ian Rush scoring 28. His talents were only recognised on a global scale after his performance for Wales during the 1958 World Cup, in which he helped them to reach the quarter finals. He is known as 'The Golden Boy' of Welsh football. Early life Ivor Allchurch was born on the 16th October, 1929 in Swansea. Allchurch was first spotted playing football on a playing field called Cwm Level, in the Plasmarl area of Swansea, were he lived at the time. Joe Sykes, a Swansea Football Club scout and a former player of Swansea Town, was there to watch another player but after watching Allchurch play he knew he'd 'unearthed a gem of great quality'. After gaining Allchurch's father's permission, Mr Sykes, as he was known by the players, took Ivor to meet the then manager of Swansea Town, Haydn Green. Playing career Allchurch started his career at his home-town side Swansea Town in 1947, although he did not make his league debut until the 1950-51 season because of National Service, and went on to make 445 appearances and score 164 goals. He joined Newcastle United in 1958 for a fee in the region of £28,000. He later played for rivals Cardiff City and returned for a second spell at Swansea, at the age of 35. He was released by Swansea at the end of the 1967-68 season and signed for Worcester City. He later had a spell as player-manager of Haverfordwest County and ended his career at Pontardawe Athletic at the age of 50. Allchurch played 691 league games and scored 249 goals in his professional career. He made his international debut against England in 1951 and played his final game for his country against Chile in 1966. In all, Allchurch scored 23 goals for Wales (a record until 1986) in 68 appearances (also a record until 1986). He was also a regular member of the Welsh squad that played in the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden. Playing style and character A similar player to Northern Ireland's Peter Doherty, Allchurch was a talented footballer, able to move past players with ease. His overall game was unhurried, consisting of pinpoint passes. He had a strong left-foot shot that could also be very accurate, scoring most of his goals from outside of the box. On and off the pitch Ivor has been described as 'a gentleman', with a quiet unassuming manner. Ivor Allchurch died in 1997, aged 67, at his home in his much loved City of Swansea. His funeral service, held at the city's Morriston crematorium, was attended by hundreds of people including many famous footballers. Quotes about Allchurch Below are just a few of the words of praise for Allchurch's footballing ability and his modest character. Ivor never needed a number on his back for identification. His polish, his class could not be missed. He vies with the greatest of all time, yet he has a modesty that becomes him Sir Matt Busby - Manchester United Manager He was a great player, with footballing presence and charisma Sir Bobby Charlton - England and Manchester United Midfielder One of the best inside-forwards I have ever played against Bobby Moore OBE - England and West Ham Defender Recognition of achievements To celebrate Allchurch's achievements for his local club, it was originally decided that money should be raised for a bust of him, which was raised by Swansea City supporters. There is now a statue in honour of him outside Swansea City AFC Liberty Stadium. His brother, Len, was also a footballer. In 1966, he was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to football and is also a member of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame. Ivor ALLCHURCH | 1957-1958 | PES Stats Database (Golden Era Backup)