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Enoch James West (31 March 1886 – September 1965), nicknamed Knocker, was an English footballer who played as a centre forward for Nottingham Forest and Manchester United before being banned due to his part in the 1915 British football match-fixing scandal.
Jan 17, 2024 · West was a Manchester United player more than a century ago and saw his career come to a very abrupt end in controversial circumstances. Enoch West received a staggering 30-year ban from the Football Association in 1915. He was originally banned for life before his suspension was later repealed.
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West was again the club's leading scorer in the 1912-13 season. His 21 league goals helped Manchester United to finish in 4th place. However, he lost form and only scored 6 in 30 (1913-14) and 9 in 33 (1914-15).
Enoch James West (31 March 1886 – September 1965), nicknamed Knocker, was an English footballer who played as a centre forward for Nottingham Forest and Manchester United before being banned due to his part in the 1915 British football match-fixing scandal.
- 31 March 1886
- Enoch James West
- Hucknall Torkard, England
- 5feet [1]
Position: Forward. Signing Information: Transferred from: Nottingham Forest, 05/1910, £. Birthdate: 31-03-1886. Years at Club: 1910-1915. Age: (138) Debut: 01/09/1910 v Woolwich Arsenal (A) 1-2 (League Division One) Birthplace: Hucknall, Torkard, Nottinghamshire, England.
This is the story of how Manchester United striker Enoch West got banned from playing football/soccer for 30 years.
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