Les Olive
| Date of birth | 27 April 1928 |
| Place of birth | Salford |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
A former United junior, Club Secretary Les was pressed into service as an emergency goalkeeper with all first-team keepers injured. Performed well in 2 matches (one win one draw). After Munich, when Secretary Walter Crickmer sadly perished, Les Olive took over the reins for the next 30 years, before becoming a director of the football club. Les has given over 50 years of his life in the service of Manchester United FC. A diamond.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 01 Jan 1953 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-53 | Manchester United | League Division One | 2 | 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 1953 | Newcastle United v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1953 | Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.