Arthur Bateman (footballer, born 1918)

Arthur Bateman (12 June 1918 – November 1984) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Crewe Alexandra and Northwich Victoria. 

Playing career
Bateman played for Crewe Alexandra during World War II, and also guested for Port Vale in December 1944.  He actually played against Crewe for Vale in a war cup match on 30 December 1944, which Crewe won 2-1 at Gresty Road.  He made a further twelve appearances before returning to Crewe.  After three appearances in the Third Division North of the Football League for Frank Hill's "Railwaymen" in 1946–47, he moved on to Cheshire County League side Northwich Victoria in 1947. 

References

Category:Sportspeople from Newcastle-under-Lyme
Category:English footballers
Category:Association football fullbacks
Category:Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
Category:Port Vale F.C. wartime guest players
Category:Northwich Victoria F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:1918 births
Category:1984 deaths