German goalkeeper Bert Trautmann famously played on with a broken neck for Manchester City in the 1956 FA Cup Final win against Birmingham City. Alec Thurlow, back row centre, by now a Manchester City player, turned out for a Diss and District side when they entertained a Norwich City XI in 1949. Alec Thurlow, by now a Manchester City player, turned out for a Diss and District side when they entertained a Norwich City XI in 1949. Submitted by Gary Enderby (55176395)Having made a name for himself, he signed for Second Division side Manchester City. Alec Thurlow, by now a Manchester City player, turned out for a Diss and District side when they entertained a Norwich City XI in 1949.

Source: Express March 01, 2022 18:40 UTC