1. Alexander Leake was an English professional footballer who won five caps for his country and made 407 appearances in the Football League playing as a half back for Small Heath, Aston Villa and Burnley.
11 Facts About Alex Leake
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Alex Leake was a cousin of fellow Small Heath and England forward Jimmy Windridge.
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Alex Leake played the remainder of his Small Heath career at left-half or occasionally inside-left.
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Alex Leake is one of the best half-backs of the day; he is a character, and very popular.
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Alex Leake joined Aston Villa in July 1902, when he was 31, and stayed five years.
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Alex Leake found himself unwittingly at the centre of one of the great scandals of English football.
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Alex Leake stayed with them a further two and a half years, playing a significant part in building a team for the future.
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When Burnley were promoted to the First Division in 1913, Alex Leake was long gone, but he played his part.
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The purchase of Alex Leake started the financial success of Burnley Football Club.
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Alex Leake then took up posts as trainer with Crystal Palace, Merthyr Town, and Walsall, and coached at school level.
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Alex Leake died in his native Birmingham at the age of 66.