| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alfred Thomas Sherwood | ||
| Date of birth | 13 November 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Aberaman, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 12 March 1990 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Cowbridge, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1940–1942 | Aberaman Athletic | ||
| 1942–1956 | Cardiff City | 354 | (14) |
| 1956–1961 | Newport County | 205 | (21) |
| 1961–1963 | Barry Town | ||
| International career | |||
| 1946–1956 | Wales | 41 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1961–1963 | Barry Town (player-manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alfred Thomas Sherwood (13 November 1923 – 12 March 1990) was a Welsh international footballer. Between 1947 and 1957, he gained a total of 41 caps, the first on his 23rd birthday, against England in 1946.
Known as the King of the sliding tacklers, Sherwood was an ex-miner who threw his all into the game especially when facing the England forward, Stanley Matthews, who described him as "the most difficult opponent he ever played against".[1] His qualities were pace, sureness of tackle and a great positional sense. Sherwood also captained Wales to a famous win over England in 1955.[2]