Alf Sherwood
| 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". His qualities were pace, sureness of tackle and a great positional sense. Sherwood also captained Wales to a famous win over England in 1955.