Joseph Alfred Schofield was an English footballer and football manager.
17 Facts About Joe Schofield
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Joe Schofield was later appointed as Stoke's manager in 1915 before he left the post in 1919.
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Joe Schofield took up the reins at nearby Port Vale in March 1920.
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Joe Schofield remained in charge at Vale until his death nine years later.
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Joseph Alfred Joe Schofield was born on 1 January 1871 in Cobridge, Staffordshire.
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Joe Schofield was the third of seven children to James and Mary Anne ; his father was an engine driver.
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Joe Schofield went on to work as an assistant teacher and relieving officer, settling in Hanley with his sister and niece.
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Joe Schofield was the son of an alderman and rose to prominence playing in the Methodist North Staffordshire leagues.
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Joe Schofield joined nearby Football League club Stoke in September 1891.
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Joe Schofield finished the season as the club's top-scorer with 12 goals in 20 appearances.
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Joe Schofield became a schoolmaster at Broom Street School in his native Hanley.
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Joe Schofield was capped by his country three times between 1892 and 1895.
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Joe Schofield represented the Football League in 1893 and 1897 against first the Scottish and then the Irish leagues.
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Joe Schofield remained in the Potteries after leaving the Victoria Ground, and was appointed as the secretary of Port Vale in March 1920, taking over from Tom Holford.
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Joe Schofield brought winger Arthur Bridgett out of retirement despite the fact that he had not played a league game since 1912.
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Joe Schofield played Tom Holford on 5 April 1924 at the age of 46.
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Vale finished in eighth place again, and Joe Schofield was given the title of manager.