Alex Caie



Alex CaieAlex Caie joined Woolwich Arsenal from Victoria United in February 1897 but his stay was brief before moving on. Before joining Motherwell Alex had spells with Millwall, Newcastle and Brentford. It was from there, he signed for Motherwell in 1904. Throughout his career, Alex had a weight problem and because of this some of his colleagues dubbed him ‘Big Sandy’. Alex would only feature on 6 occasions before departing the club. He would have a brief spell with Aberdeen but wouldn’t make the first team. Not long after leaving Fir Park he decided to emigrate to Canada. Sadly he was killed in a rail accident in Lowell, Massachusetts on the 17th November 1914.

 

Name:
Alexander S. Caie
Height:
Weight:
Date of Birth:
25th June 1877
Place of Birth:
 Nigg
Position:
 Center Forward
Nationality:
 Scottish

Football Career:

 Woolwich Arsenal 1896 1897
 Bristol City  1897 1900
Millwall 1900  1901
Newcastle United  1901 1903
 Brentford  1903 1904
 Motherwell  1904 1905

Well Career:

Apps Goals
League:
6 0
Scottish Cup:
League Cup:
Other:
Total:
6 0