Alex Tait
| Date of birth | 28 November 1933 |
| Place of birth | Bedlington |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Forward |
An outstanding prospect who won England youth honours, Alex is fondly remembered for his hat-trick in a 6-2 win against Sunderland in December 1956.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Sep 1952 | 01 Jun 1960 | |
| Bristol City | 01 Jun 1960 | 01 Jun 1964 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-55 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1955-56 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 8 | 1 |
|||
| 1956-57 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
|||
| 1956-57 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 11 | 5 |
|||
| 1957-58 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 8 | 1 |
|||
| 1959-60 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 4 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.