Albert Edward Rayner (13 August 1932 â 5 April 2022) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Rayner was born in Salford and played for Radcliffe Borough and Northwich Victoria before joining Stoke City in 1956. He spent four years at the Victoria Ground being used as a back-up, making just four appearances. He later played for Chelmsford City, Macclesfield Town and Hyde United.