Henry Topping

Date of birth 1908
Place of birthManchester
PositionFull back

A reserve full-back understudying the great Jack Silcock, Henry got few chances to shine at Old Trafford. Scored a crucial goal in the penultimate match of the dire 1933-34 season against Swansea Town which saved a vital point, giving United the chance to save themselves from relegation to Division 3 (North) in the final game at Millwall.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1932-33 Manchester United League Division Two 5
1933-34 Manchester United League Division Two 6
1
1934-35 Manchester United League Division Two 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
05 Apr 1933 Bradford Park Avenue v Manchester United D 1-1 League Division Two
08 Apr 1933 Manchester United v Chesterfield W 2-1 League Division Two
14 Apr 1933 Nottingham Forest v Manchester United L 3-2 League Division Two
22 Apr 1933 Manchester United v West Ham United L 1-2 League Division Two
06 May 1933 Manchester United v Swansea Town D 1-1 League Division Two
02 Dec 1933 Port Vale v Manchester United W 2-3 League Division Two
26 Dec 1933 Grimsby Town v Manchester United L 7-3 League Division Two
06 Jan 1934 Lincoln City v Manchester United L 5-1 League Division Two
21 Feb 1934 Preston North End v Manchester United L 3-2 League Division Two
24 Feb 1934 Manchester United v Bradford Park Avenue L 0-4 League Division Two
28 Apr 1934 Manchester United v Swansea Town D 1-1 League Division Two
15 Sep 1934 Port Vale v Manchester United L 3-2 League Division Two


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.