Arnold Bliss

Career

Bliss played for Dartford before joining Second Division side Portuguese Vale in October 1929. In the next season Bliss filled in for George Shenton on three occasions before being released from The Old Recreation Ground in April 1933. After a trial with West Ham United, he moved on to Stalybridge Celtic, Rochdale and Stafford Rangers.

Achievements

• He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on 7 November 1931 and jockeyed with Jack Round for the number 5 jersey throughout the season. Round won this battle and kept Bliss to just six appearances.