Harry Brophy

Henry Frederick Brophy (22 October 1916 – 6 November 1996) was an English professional footballer who began his career with Arsenal as a trainee in 1933 but never played for their first team. He was loaned out to clubs including Canterbury Waverley, Margate, and Brighton & Hove Albion, where he broke a leg during a reserve match in 1935–36. After returning to Arsenal, he failed to secure a place in the first team.

In May 1938, Brophy was signed by Southampton manager Tom Parker. He initially played as a centre forward due to the absence of Reg Tomlinson and scored in each of his first three games, but the season ended poorly with defeats in those matches. After returning as a left half, he only scored once more during the season.

Brophy's playing career was cut short by World War II, during which he served with the police and Merchant Navy, including duty on the hospital ship "St Andrew" during the Dunkirk evacuation. He also played for several clubs as a guest during the war.

After the war, Brophy emigrated to Australia in 1949 and joined Corinthian F.C. in Brisbane. He later coached the national football team, serving as team manager for two matches in 1954 and 1955.