Frank Newman (24 October 1898 – 1977) was an English footballer who played as a winger for Port Vale, Exeter City, Halifax Town, and Yeovil & Petters United.
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Career
Newman had a trial at Aston Villa before he joined Port Vale in December 1920. He made his Football League debut on Christmas Day, in a 2–0 defeat to Bristol City at the Old Recreation Ground. He played 19 of the remaining 23 Second Division games that season, but was released in the summer. He later played for Exeter City, making his debut against Charlton Athletic in September 1921. He remained an ever-present for the Third Division South side throughout the remainder of the 1921–22 campaign. He joined Halifax Town in summer 1923, but played just four Third Division North matches before rejoining Exeter City. He played 16 games for the "Grecians" and then signed with Yeovil & Petters United in 1927.
Style of play
Newman was just 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall and was a speedy and compact winger with accurate crossing skills.