Background
Bentley was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Bentley was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
He turned professional with Derby County in December 1906, joining for a £50 fee. In May 1911 he signed for Bolton Wanderers for £1000, before moving to West Bromwich Albion for £500 in June 1913. He joined Burton Albion in May 1922.
Bentley moved to his hometown club Alfreton Town in August 1924, before retiring from football in May 1926.
He later worked in the steel industry and died in Alfreton in 1940.