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Ernie Winchester 08/05/2013 Aged 68 |
Aberdeen (124), Hearts (47), Arbroath (33). Centre-forward who signed for Aberdeen in 1959. Played in the US North American Soccer League in its earliest days in 1967/68 before moving back to Scotland where he finished his playing career in 1973. |
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Tony Grealish 23/04/2013 Aged 56 Cancer |
Orient (171), Luton Town (78), Brighton and Hove Albion (100), W.B.A.
(65), Manchester City (11), Rotherham United (110), Walsall (36). Began
his career in the Second Division with Orient. Transferred to fellow
Second Division club Luton in 1979 before moving to First Division
Brighton in 1981.Grealish captained Brighton in their 1983 F.A. Cup
Final loss to Manchester United, in the same season they were relegated
from the top flight. 45 international appearances for the Republic of
Ireland. The FKS Soccer 81 card notes 'Midfielder and Republic of Ireland international. Signed for Orient as an apprentice in June 1972 and had made 171 League appearances before signing for Luton in August 1979. Height 5.7. Wt. 11.7.'. |
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Mike Smith 22/04/2013 Aged 77 |
Derby County (22), Bradford City (134). Centre-half who began with Derby County as a 19 year old in October 1952, a season which saw Derby relegated from the top flight. He made 22 appearances in the Second Division for Derby, following his first-team debut in 1957. In June 1961 he transferred to Fourth Division Bradford City, where he remained for a number of years. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Harry Thomson 14/03/2013 Aged 72 |
Burnley (117), Blackpool (61), Barrow (40). Goalkeeper Harry Thomson signed professional terms with Burnley in 1959 as a 19 year old, but did not make his first team debut until 1965. He made over 100 first team appearances for the Clarets, before transferring to Blackpool in 1969. |
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Dick Graham 07/03/2013 Aged 90 |
Crystal Palace (155). Played as a goalkeeper for Palace after 1946. Became a manager, of Palace, in 1963 in the Third Division, winning promotion in his second season. Moved on to Orient then Walsall before ending up at Fourth Division Colchester United. Graham is best remembered for Colchester United's F.A. Cup 5th round win over Leeds United on 13 February 1971. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Luis Cubilla 03/03/2013 Aged 72 |
Uruguayan winger who began his career with Peñarol in 1957 before
moving to Barcelona, returning to South America in 1964 to play for
River Plate. In the 1962 World Cup Finals in Chile Cubilla played two group stage games, scoring one goal. Cubilla missed the 1966 tournament, but returned in 1970 where he played in two group games, the quarter finals and the semi final. Cubilla also played in the 1974 tournament, aged 34. After his playing career ended Cubilla became a successful manager, including of the national team. The FKS Mexico 1970 World Cup album notes 'Another exile who returned from River Plate this year to play for Nacional. Chunky, forceful ex-Peñarol attacker with plenty of courage who sparked most of Uruguay's preliminary raids' |
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Ian Lister 08/02/2013 Aged 65 |
Aberdeen (22), Raith Rovers (55), Dunfermline Athletic (23), St. Mirren (49), Berwick Rangers (50). Winger who began his career in October 1963 with Aberdeen in the Scottish First Division. After two seasons transferred to Second Division Raith Rovers, enjoying promotion in 1967 before switching to Dunfermline Athletic. Was part of the 1968 Scottish F.A. Cup run which saw them beat Hearts 3-1 to win the Cup. Stayed in the First Division after a transfer to St. Mirren, then back to Raith Rovers. Finished his career with Berwick Rangers. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Dave Harper 24/01/2013 Aged 74 |
Millwall (165), Ipswich Town (72), Swindon Town (4), Orient (85). Right-half who began with Third Division (South) Millwall. Relegated in 1958 he played in the Fourth Division, including winning the Division title in 1962, though relegated again in 1964. Transferred to Second Division Ipswich Town in March 1965, staying for two seasons before a switch to Third Division Swindon where he stayed for only 3 months before moving to Orient. |
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Geoff Thomas 13/01/2013 Aged 64 |
Swansea Town/City (357). Locally-born midfielder who signed professional terms with Swansea in February 1966 as an 18-year old. Played for over a decade averaging 35 League games each season as Swansea dropped from the Third to the Fourth Division in 1968, then gained promotion in 1970. Relegated again in 1973. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Derek Kevan 04/01/2013 Aged 77 |
Bradford Park Avenue (15), W.B.A. (262), Chelsea (7), Manchester City
(67), Crystal Palace (21), Peterborough United (17), Luton Town (11),
Stockport County (40). Signed professional terms with Bradford in
October 1952 and played in the Third Division (South) before
transferring to First Division West Brom as an 18 year old. In his first
season WBA came second in the League and won the F.A. Cup, though Kevan
did not play first team football until 1955. Over the next 8 years West
Brom finished consistently in the top 10 places in the League, with
Kevan their goal-scoring centre-forward. Derek Kevan was selected for
England in 1957, and played and scored in the 1958 World Cup tournament
in Sweden. In early 1963 he briefly joined Second Division Chelsea and helped guide them to promotion, but for his efforts was transferred to fellow Second Division club Manchester City. In the following years he played in lower Divisions, including joining Stockport County in March 1967 to help them secure the Fourth Division title. The Rothmans Football League Player Records notes that Kevan was a "big blond striker, tremendously powerful, made a terrific reputation at W.B.A. where, teaming up with the great Ronnie Allen, he scored over 150 league goals". |
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Ladislao Mazurkiewicz 02/01/2013 Aged 67 |
Uruguayan goalkeeper who made 36 appearances for his national team
between 1965 and 1974. Mazurkiewicz played in the 1966 World Cup
tournament in England, keeping a clean sheet against England in the
Group stages, and helping Uruguay qualify for the knockout stage by
conceding only one goal. In the Quarter-final Uruguay were soundly
beaten 4-0 by West Germany. He played again in Mexico in the 1970 World Cup Final tournament, again conceding only a single goal in the Group stage to help Uruguay qualify. This time in the Quarter-final Uruguay were more successful with a 1-0 win over the Soviet Union after extra time. In the Semi-final Uruguay lost 3-1 to Brazil. The 1970 FKS Mexico 70 album notes "Nimble, courageous and highly competent goalkeeper, rated No. 1 in South America. Once a full-back with Racing now Peñarol's last line of defence". Mazurkiewicz was also featured as a Star Player of Mexico 70 in the FKS 1970/71 Wonderful World of Soccer Stars Gala Collection, which noted that at the age of 24 he also performed the role of Players Union Chairman in Uruguay. |
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Ken Jones 27/12/2012 Aged 68 |
Bradford Park Avenue (100), Southampton (79), Cardiff City (6).
Full-back who joined Third Division Bradford in September 1961. Bradford
Park Avenue were relegated, on goal difference, in 1963. At the end of
the 1965 season Jones moved from the Fourth Division to the Second to
join the Saints. In his first season they were promoted to the First
Division for the first time in their history, though Jones made only
seven first team appearances in that season. Jones stayed with
Southampton for six years before moving to Cardiff for one season. The FKS 1969/70 album notes 'First came in the limelight in Yorkshire schoolboy football and then played for Monckton Colliery. After joining Bradford Park Avenue moved to the Dell four years ago in July 1965. Dour, dependable full-back'. |
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Dennis Stevens 20/12/2012 Aged 79 |
Bolton Wanderers (273), Everton (120), Oldham Athletic (33), Tranmere Rovers (32). Dennis Stevens began his career at First Division Bolton, signing professional teams in December 1950. He stayed at the club for over 11 years, all in the top flight including many top 6 finishes and a 1958 F.A. Cup Final victory over a Manchester United side struggling after the February Munich air disaster. In March 1962, 29-year-old Stevens was transferred to Everton for a fee of £35,000, where he enjoyed a 4th place League finish followed in 1963 by a League Championship medal. After almost 4 years with Everton, Stevens transferred to Third Division Oldham Athletic in 1965, followed 16 months later by a transfer to Fourth Division Tranmere Rovers where he ended his League playing career. |
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George Showell 18/12/2012 Aged 78 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (200), Bristol City (11), Wrexham (48). Defender
who joined high-flying First Division club Wolves as a 15 year old in
1949. Played in the title winning sides of 1957/58 and 1958/59, and in
the 1960 F.A. Cup Final win over Blackburn Rovers. At the end of the
1964/65 season Wolves were relegated, and 31 year old Showell moved on
to Bristol City (newly promoted from the Third Division to the Second)
after 16 years and 200 League appearances for Wolves. After 18 months
with Bristol City he moved to struggling Fourth Division side Wrexham,
but could not prevent them finishing bottom of the Football League that
season. George Showell played for Wrexham for two seasons, but stayed at the club in various roles for the next 22 years. |
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Doug Smith 05/12/2012 Aged 75 |
Dundee United (456). Aberdeen-born centre-half who joined Dundee United
in 1958 and spent his entire career there, a total of 456 League
matches. Began his playing career in the Scottish Second Division, but
enjoyed promotion to the top flight in 1960. A major figure at Dundee
United for over forty years. The 1971/72 A&BC Chewing Gum, Scottish purple back card states "Comes from a real football family as brother David plays inside-left for Rangers, and another brother Hugh was a right-winger with Forfar Athletic. Dougie himself is a dandy centre-half. Took over the pivotal berth when Ronnie Yeats was sold to Liverpool for £30,000 and has never looked back. Joined Dundee United in 1958 from Aberdeen Lads' Club". |
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Steve Fox 01/12/2012 Aged 54 Lung cancer |
Birmingham City (29), Wrexham (142), Port Vale (74), Chester City (33).
Winger who made his debut in 1977 with First Division Birmingham City,
but failed to command a first team place. During the 1978/79 season, one
in which Birmingham would end up relegated, Fox moved to Second Division
Wrexham. Spent four years with Wrexham, including appearances in the
Welsh Cup Final and the European Cup Winners Cup. Later moved on to
Fourth Division Port Vale and Chester City. The 1979/80 Topps football card notes 'Steve scored his first League goal against Newcastle on April 2nd, 1977. He plays wide on the flank and is very fast off the mark." |
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Dave Sexton 25/11/2012 Aged 82 |
Luton Town (9), West Ham United (74), Leyton Orient (24), Brighton and Hove Albion (49), Crystal Palace (27). Player from the early 1950s until finishing his playing career in 1960. Moved into coaching, and then management. Sexton became Chelsea manager in late 1967. Chelsea enjoyed 6th, 5th, 3rd, 6th and 7th places in the following seasons, but the highlights were in Cups with a 1970 F.A. Cup Final victory over Spurs, followed by the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1971. Sexton went on to manage QPR and Manchester United in later years, as well as England Under-21 coach. |
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Ken Morgans 18/11/2012 Aged 73 |
Manchester United (17), Swansea Town (54), Newport County (125). Signed for Manchester United as a 16 year old and made his debut in 1957 as an 18-year old. Was part of the squad involved in the Munich Air Crash of 1958, suffering minor injuries, but never really recovered his form afterwards. Returned to his native Wales when transferred to Second Division Swansea Town in 1961. Moved to Fourth Division Newport County in 1964 where he had three enjoyable years before retiring. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Keith Ripley 15/11/2012 Aged 77 |
Leeds United (67), Norwich City (12), Mansfield Town (31), Peterborough United (82), Doncaster Rovers (128). Keith Ripley joined Second Division Leeds United in April 1952 having just turned 17. He made his League debut in 1954, and enjoyed promotion to the First Division in 1956 when he made 19 first team appearances. In his two seasons in the top flight he experienced an 8th and then 17th place finish. At the start of the 1958/59 season Ripley transferred to Third Division Norwich City, though he only stayed for three months before a transfer within the Division to Mansfield. After 18 months at Mansfield he transferred to Fourth Division Peterborough United, and was promoted back to the Third Division at the end of his first season there. In 1962 Ripley transferred to Fourth Division Doncaster Rovers, where he played for four seasons, culminating in promotion in 1966. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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John Connelly 25/10/2012 Aged 74 |
Burnley (265), Manchester United (80), Blackburn Rovers (149), Bury
(128). Joined First Division Burnley as an 18-year old and made his
League debut in 1957. During this time Burnley were a top-10 club,
culminating in the First Division Championship in 1960. He made his
international debut for England in 1959, and travelled to Chile for the
1962 World Cup tournament, though he did not play a game. Connelly stayed with Burnley for over 7 years until a transfer to Manchester United in April 1964. In 1965 the Reds also won the Championship, giving him his second medal. He was part of the 1966 World Cup winning squad, playing in the first game of the tournament (a game which would be his last international). After only two seasons with United, Connelly was transferred to Blackburn Rovers, newly relegated from the First to the Second Division. He stayed with Rovers for four seasons, before transferring to Third Division Bury where he played for three years, including relegation in 1971. Overall John Connelly made over 600 League apperances. The 1970/71 World Cup Stars (presented with the Hotspur) card notes "Born in St. Helens, he played for St. Helens Town. A dazzling winger he was signed by Burnley in 1956. He moved on to Manchester United and was transferred to Blackburn Rovers in 1966 for £40,000. Gained many full international caps and was a member of he 1966 World Cup party. 11st 2lb and 5ft 8½ins." |
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Milija Aleksic 17/10/2012 Aged 61 |
Plymouth Argyle (32), Luton Town (81), Tottenham Hotspur (25). Keeper
who began his League career as a 17-year old at Port Vale. He made his
League debut four years later at Third Division Plymouth Argyle where he
stayed for over three years. Won promotion in 1975. In 1976 Aleksic was
transferred to Luton Town where he stayed for two years before a
transfer to First Division Tottenham. In 1981 Aleksic was the keeper for
the Spurs F.A. Cup Final win over Manchester City. The FKS Soccer 81 sticker album notes "Goalkeeper signed from Luton Town in December 1978. Began his career as an apprentice with Port Vale and then played for Stafford Ranger and Plymouth. Born Stafford. Height 6' 1". Weight 13st 11lbs. |
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Helmut Haller 11/10/2012 Aged 73 |
Helmut Haller played for West Germany, making his international debut in 1958. He played in the 1962 World Cup in Chile, playing in group games and the quarter-final loss to Yugoslavia. In the 1966 World Cup he scored twice in a group game, twice in the quarter-final, once in the semi-final and again in the Final. He finished the tournament as the second-highest scorer, behind Eusebio. He also played in the 1970 World Cup tournament, though only got 45 minutes of playing time. He retired from playing in 1979. |
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John Bond 26/09/2012 Aged 79 |
West Ham United (381), Torquay United (130). Essex-born John Bond joined
Second Division West Ham United in 1950 as a 17 year old. He was part of
the promotion-winning team in 1958. Although West Ham struggled in the
First Division they won the F.A. Cup in 1964 with Bond in the right-back
role. In January 1966 Bond transferred to Fourth Division Torquay,
helping them to promotion in that season. After retiring from playing in 1969 Bond moved into management with a number of clubs including Bournemouth, Norwich City and Manchester City. He was manager of City for their F.A. Cup Final appearance in 1981. He also twice managed Ted MacDougall, at Bournemouth and Norwich City. |
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Jimmy Andrews 12/09/2012 Aged 85 |
Dundee (41), West Ham United (114), Orient (35), QPR (82). Scottish winger who played in England in the 1950s. Retired from playing in the 1960s, but returned as manager of Second Division Cardiff City in May 1974. In his first season in charge Cardiff were relegated, followed by promotion from the Third Division in 1976. After two more years of struggle in the Second Division Andrews left Cardiff in November 1978. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Ron Tindall 09/09/2012 Aged 76 |
Chelsea (160), West Ham United (13), Reading (36), Portsmouth (162). Joined Chelsea as a youth in 1953, made his first-team debut in 1955 and then formed a solid strike partnership alongside Jimmy Greaves. In 1961, after eight years with the Blues, Tindall was sold to fellow First Division team West Ham United, who finished 8th in the season that saw Chelsea relegated. After less than a year with the Hammers Tindall moved to Third Division Reading, then two years later back to the Second Division with Portsmouth. He retired from playing in 1969, becoming Portsmouth's manager. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Phil Kelly 19/08/2012 Aged 73 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (16), Norwich City (115). Full-back who joined Wolves as an 18-year old in September 1957, a season when Wolves finished as First Division champions. He stayed with Wolves for five years before a move to Second Division Norwich City. Was capped five times for the Republic of Ireland between 1960 and 1961. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Les Green 30/07/2012 Aged 70 |
Hull City
(4), Hartlepool United (34), Rochdale (44), Derby County (107). Les Green
made his League debut with Hull City as a youngster, making four appearances
before returning to non-League football for a few years. He returned to
League football with Hartlepool in the Fourth Division in July 1965. At
the end of the 1966/67 season he was transferred to struggling Rochdale
where he played for only one year before transferring to Second Division
Derby for a fee of £8,000. In his first season with Derby they won
the Second Division championship. He played for County for two more seasons,
though left before their Championship winning season in 1971/72. The 1970/71 A&BC Orange Back card notes "Made a tremendous impression last season, his first in the First Division, when his brilliant performances saved Derby from defeat on occasions". The Top Sellers Football 72 card notes "A bit on the small side for a goalkeeper, at 5ft. 9in., but has given Derby great service since joining them from Rochdale after being with Hartlepool. Born in Atherstone, Green has made over 100 senior appearances for Derby". |
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Ernie Machin 23/07/2012 Aged 68 |
Coventry
City (257), Plymouth Argyle (57), Brighton and Hove Albion (64). Ernie Machin
signed professional terms with Third Division Coventry just before his 18th
birthday. He experienced promotion to the Second Division in 1964, then
the Second Division title in 1967 as Coventry won promotion to the top flight
for the first time in their history. See more of Ernie Machin on his Nigel's Webspace Player Page. |
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Joe McBride 11/07/2012 Aged 74 |
Kilmarnock
(57), Luton Town (25), Partick Thistle (59), Motherwell (88), Celtic (55),
Hibernian (67), Dunfermline Athletic (20), Clyde (12). Centre-forward and
prolific goal scorer who began at Kilmarnock and was such a success that
he was picked up by high-flying Wolves in 1959, though he never started
in the first team. He moved to Second Division (newly relegated) Luton Town
shortly afterwards, then back to Scotland. After time with Partick Thistle
he moved to Motherwell, then on to Celtic in June 1965. McBride was a success
at Celtic until an injury which meant he lost his first team place, including
in the 1967 European Cup Final (he was a member of the squad, but didn't
play). Later moved on to Hibs, Dunfermline and Clyde. The 1967/68 Typhoo Tea card states: "A much-travelled 'Anglo-Scottish' footballer... He regards being signed by Celtic as the biggest thrill in his career so far. With 2 full caps against Wales and Ireland and 4 League medals, he has played in many important cup matches in a professional career of nearly 10 years". The 1971/72 A&BC Chewing Gum (Scottish) Purple back card states "Bought by Dunfermline during the season 1970/71 from Hibs in a successful attempt to help the club stay in the First Division. Probably the most experienced centre-forward... Unsuccessful in England but a star turn in Scotland". |
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Gordon West 10/06/2012 Aged 69 |
Blackpool
(33), Everton (402), Tranmere Rovers (17). Keeper who began with Blackpool
in the First Division in 1960, signing professional terms in 1961. Less
than a year later he was signed by Everton for a then record fee for a goalkeeper.
Over the next 11 years with Everton he won the First Division title in 1963
and 1970 and an F.A. Cup Winners medal in 1966. He played in every League
game in the 1971/72 season, but then retired in 1973, his last League game
for Everton being at Newcastle on April 25 1973 (where he kept a clean sheet). The FKS 1969/70 album notes "Redoubtable and fearless custodian who cost Everton £27,500 when they signed him from Blackpool in March 1962. Has won Youth and Under-23 honours and made his initial League appearances as a 17 year old in 1960/61". |
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Steve Buttle 05/06/2012 Aged 59 |
Bournemouth (139). Midfielder who initially signed for Ipswich Town before moving to Bournemouth where he made his League debut on 1 September 1973 against Brighton. Played for two seasons in the Third Division before relegation in 1975. Moved to the US where he played in the NASL and MISL for a number of years. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Alfie Biggs 20/04/2012 Aged 76 |
Bristol Rovers
(424), Preston North End (49), Walsall (24), Swansea Town (16). Forward
who joined local side Bristol Rovers as a junior, signing as a professional
in the season Rovers won the Third Division (South) Championship. Through
the 50s Rovers and Biggs enjoyed a long spell in the Second Division, ending
when he was transferred to fellow Second Division side Preston North End
in July 1961 (at the end of that season Bristol Rovers were relegated, Preston
finished 10th). In October 1962 Biggs transferred back to Rovers where he
spent a further five and a half years, this time in the Third Division.
Towards the end of the 1967/68 season Biggs was transferred to Walsall who
were aiming for promotion. His final season in the League was 1968/69 when
he was transferred in November 1968 to Fourth Division Swansea Town. Overall
Alfie Biggs made 513 League appearances. Website visitor Adrian remembers Alfie well: "Alfie Biggs was my first ever football hero. I had his pictures all over my bedroom wall and would shout his name before going to sleep. He was 6ft 1in, 12½ stone and he was born to be a centre forward. He had blonde coifed hair, blue eyes and he could head a ball harder than some could kick it. Add to that two good feet, a natural goal scorer's instinct and Alfie a local boy was everybody's hero if you were a Rovers fan. Great for signing autographs with young lads a true legend for the blue and whites. I was very sorry to see that he had passed away and yes, something from me has now gone forever. However I still have the memory of watching him play, the goals, the headers at the far post. Alfie Biggs born to be a centre forward, led the line with aplomb and never to be forgotten by those who saw him play. R.I.P." |
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Eddie May 14/04/2012 Aged 68 |
Southend United (105), Wrexham (334), Swansea City (90). Defender who enjoyed a long spell with Wrexham in the late 60s early 70s. After retiring from playing with more than 500 League appearances May moved into management, enjoying some success with Cardiff City. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Giorgio Chinaglia 01/04/2012 Aged 65 |
Italian-born
striker whose family moved to Wales in 1955. He joined Swansea Town as an
apprentice in 1962, going on to make 5 League appearances before returning
to Italy in 1966. Chinaglia was a member of Italy's 1970 World Cup shortlist,
but didn't make the final squad. He travelled to Germany for the 1974 World
Cup, playing in two groups games, a 3-1 win over Haiti and a 2-1 defeat
to Poland which saw Italy eliminated. Chinaglia was substituted in both
games. In total he made 14 international appearances for his country. In 1976 Chinaglia moved to the US to play for the New York Cosmos where he became one of the greats of the US game and the NASL's leading all-time goal scorer. The FKS Publishers 1974 World Cup album notes "Was once given a free transfer by Swansea. Then went to Massese in Division Three in Italy. Joined Lazio in 1969 from Internapoli. Centre-forward who has since become a full international. Aged 26, seven caps". |
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Barry Kitchener 31/03/2012 Aged 64 |
Millwall
(523). Joined Third Division Millwall in 1965, and enjoyed promotion though
he did not play for the first team in that season. Made his League debut
the following season as Millwall enjoyed a steady run in the top half of
the Second Division. Suffered relegation in 1975, then instant promotion
the following season. Following relegation again in 1979 Kitchener finished
his playing career in the Third Division in 1982. The FKS 1970/71 album notes "Tall, well-built centre-half who was groomed by Millwall via their junior ranks. Was on apprentice forms for a while and then turned to the paid ranks in August 1965. Has become a highly prized member of the team". The Barratt 1972/73 Soccer Stars card notes "Barry, a giant of a player was born in Dagenham. He took over as centre-half at the age of 19 and has been an ever present in the Millwall team. Commanding in the air, he has been the subject of enquiries from first division clubs who would pay £100,000 for him without any trouble. He is 13st 8lbs and 6ft 1½ins" |
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Ray Barlow 14/03/2012 Aged 85 |
West Bromwich Albion (403), Birmingham City (5). Joined West Brom from Garrards F.C. in 1944. The Rothmans Football League Players Records book records "Tall, blond, attacking left half who, after waiting many years in the shadows, finally won an England cap against Ireland in 1954. One of the best wing halves of that period with a long stride and terrific shot. Converted from inside forward, championing the long defence splitting pass, Ray Barlow was almost 'Buchanesque' in style and technique. Often played up front when required, was awlays a dander within shooting distance.... the proud possessor of a 1954 F.A. Cup winning medal against Preston". |
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Brian Bromley 09/03/2012 Aged 65 |
Bolton Wanderers
(166), Portsmouth (89), Brighton and Hove Albion (50), Reading (14), Darlington
(3). Signed professional with Bolton in July 1963, the same season that
Bolton were relegated from the First Division. Played for six seasons with
Bolton before a transfer to fellow Second Division side Portsmouth. Moved
down to the Third Division with a transfer to Brighton in November 1971,
but won promotion with the Seagulls at the end of that season. Brighton
were relegated the following season. In 1973 Bromley transferred to Fourth
Division Reading. The 1971 IPC My Favourite Soccer Stars, Red back card presented with the Tiger comic states 'An experienced and skillful midfield schemer who joined Pompey in November 1968 for £25,000 from Bolton Wanderers. As a native of Burnley, he started with Bolton as a junior and played in 150 League games before his move to Portsmouth. Has now passed 250 first-class games'. |
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Gerry Bridgewood 02/03/2012 Aged 67 |
Stoke City
(95), Shrewsbury Town (117). Stoke City were promoted into the First Division
in 1963, and over his time with City Bridgewood enjoyed life in the top
flight, though he was never an automatic first team pick. In February 1969
he was transferred to Third Division Shrewsbury Town where he played more
regularly in the first team. The FKS 1968/69 album notes 'Speedy winger who has also been used at inside-forward where he has shown useful distribution. Joined City's staff from school and made his debut at 16 after working through junior sides. Turned professional after apprenticeship in October 1961'. |
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Tom McAnearney 14/02/2012 Aged 79 |
Sheffield Wednesday (352), Peterborough United (12), Aldershot Town (106). Joined Sheffield Wednesday from Dundee St. Stephens in 1952. Suffered relegation from the First Division with the Owls in 1955, but then promotion as Second Division champions in 1956, followed by relegation again in 1958, and immediate promotion, again as champions, in 1959. In 1961 Sheffield Wednesday finished second in the First Division as part of a run of six seasons in the top 10 in the top flight, during which time McAnearney was club captain. In November 1965 32 year old McAnearney transferred to Third Division Peterborough for a short stay before moving on 4 months later to Fourth Division Aldershot where he finished his playing career. | Image not currently available (A&BC Chewing Gum, 1960/61 Black backs, card 71) |
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Eamon Deacy 13/02/2012 Aged 53 Heart attack |
Aston Villa (33), Derby County (5). Irish footballer who joined First Division Aston Villa in March 1979. Was never a regular though he did play in the title winning season of 1980/81, making 5 appearances (plus 4 subs). Played on loan to Derby County in the 1983/84 season. Made four international appearances for Eire in 1982. At the end of his English career he returned home to Galway. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Ladislav Kuna 01/02/2012 Aged 64 |
Czechoslovakian midfielder who made 47 international appearances for his country. The FKS Mexico 70 album notes 'Lanky ex-youth star of Spartak Trvana who has a precise manner in midfield and a fine left foot. Came into prominence during the South American tour of 1966, played in six qualifying games and has 19 full caps. Named Czechoslak Footballer of the Year in 1969. Played in all three group games in the 1970 World Cup tournament, though Czechoslovakia were defeated in each. Was Chairman of Spartak Trvana at the time of his death. |
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Cliff Portwood 10/01/2012 Aged 74 |
Port Vale (61), Grimsby Town (92), Portsmouth (99). Winger who began with Manchester Athletic, moving to First Division Preston North End as a 17 year old. Stayed at Deepdale for four years without making a senior League appearance. Moved to Third Division Port Vale in August 1959 where he enjoyed two seasons before a move to Grimsby Town at the start of the 1961/62 season. Was part of the team that finished second in the Third Division that year, achieving promotion to the Second Division. Grimsby struggled in the Second Division, with a 19th place finish in 1963 and a 21st place, and relegation in 1964. At this time Portwood moved on to Portsmouth where he stayed for a number of years. After his English career he moved to South Africa to play, then to Australia where he settled for a few years before returning to England. Was well known as a singer and entertainer during and after his football career. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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George Robb 25/12/2011 Aged 85 |
Tottenham Hotspur (182). Joined Tottenham from Finchley F.C., first playing as an amateur before signing as professional in June 1953. Remained with Spurs for his whole League career before retiring due to injury in 1958. Made one international appearance for England in 1953. |
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Johnny Williams 24/11/2011 Aged 76 |
Plymouth Argyle (412), Bristol Rovers (69). Began his career with Second Division Argyle in 1955, though the club were relegated at the end of that season. Played in the Third Division (South) for two seasons and then in the first ever season of the new Third Division, winning the title in 1959. Enjoyed Second Division mostly mid-table finishes with Plymouth for much of his career, with a couple of narrow scrapes with relegation. Left Plymouth in December 1966 after 412 League appearances to play for Third Division Bristol Rovers. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Jimmy Adamson 08/11/2011 Aged 82 |
Burnley (426).
Made his League debut for First Division Burnley in 1951 as a 21 year old.
Became a team regular as Burnley were established as a top-ten First Division
side through the 1950s. In 1960 Burnley won the First Division championship,
pipping Wolves by one point (Wolves had won the Championship the previous
two years). Captain Jimmy Adamson played in every League game that season.
He also captained Burnley in their 1962 F.A. Cup loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Adamson made his final League appearance for Burnley, his only club, in
1964, aged 34. Perhaps surprisingly, Jimmy Adamson was never capped at international
level. Adamson remained at Burnley and was made manager in February 1970. Unfortunately for Adamson and Burnley they were relegated at the end of the 1970/71 season, ending their run of 24 years in the top flight. Amazingly Adamson's Burnley career had begun in the season they were promoted to the First Division, 1947 (the same year they were beaten F.A. Cup finallists as a Second Division side). Adamson stayed with Burnley, achieving promotion back to the First Division in 1973. |
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Florian Albert 31/10/2011 Aged 70 |
Hungarian
international striker who played his whole career with Ferencvaros between
1952 and 1974, scoring 256 goals in 351 appearances. He made his international
debut in 1959, and played in the 1962 and 1966 World Cup Final tournaments.
In the 1962 tournament he was awarded the Young Player of the tournament.
He played a total of 75 times for Hungary, scoring 31 goals. Albert won
the European Footballer of the Year award in 1967. The 1965/66 Reddish Maid card notes 'First coming into prominence during his Under-23 internationals, quick-raiding Centre Forward Florian Albert's positional play creates many scoring opportunities for his colleagues'. |
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John Parke 29/08/2011 Aged 74 |
Linfield,
Hibernian, Sunderland (85). Northern Ireland international Parke transferred
from Hibs to First Division Sunderland in November 1964. He made a total
of 85 League appearances for Sunderland in a period where they never rose
above the bottom half of the First Division. See all of Parke's Sunderland
appearances at this
site. In early 1968 he moved to play in Belgium from where apparently,
he retired. John Parke won a total of 14 international caps. John Parke (pictured) is featured in the first ever, very rare,1967/78, FKS publishers sticker album. Since these stickers had nothing but the player name on the back, and nothing printed in the album, there are no biographical details available from stickers. To the best of my knowledge this is the only football card or sticker that John Parke appeared on, making it truly a rare sticker. |
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Frank Munro 16/08/2011 Aged 63 |
Dundee United (50), Aberdeen (43), Wolverhampton Wanderers (296), Celtic. Initially a forward, Munro played for Dundee United and Aberdeen in the Scottish First Division. He won a Scottish Cup Final Runners-Up medal in 1967. At the start of the 1968/69 season Munro moved to play for Wolves, where over time he was converted to a centre-back. In 1972 he won a UEFA Cup Runners-Up medal, followed by a League Cup Winners medal in 1974. Munro made 9 full international appearances for Scotland between 1971 and 1975. Munro was a stalwart for Wolves through the late 60s and 70s. |
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Willie Fernie 01/07/2011 Aged 82 |
Celtic (219),
Middlesbrough (65), St. Mirren (22), Alloa Athletic (7). Joined Celtic in
1949 and went on to be part of the 1953/54 League and Cup double-winning
team. Fernie was part of the Scottish squad for the 1954 World Cup Finals,
held in Switzerland. He played in both Group games, with Scotland losing
both games and scoring 0 - 8. He won League Cup and Scottish F.A. Cup winners
medals in the mid-1950s, and represented his country again at the 1958 World
Cup Final tournament in Sweden. He played in one of the group games, making
his 12th and last appearance for his country. In December 1958 Willie
Fernie joined Second Division Middlesbrough in the English League. He stayed
for two years before returning to Celtic in 1960. Later in his playing career
he moved on to St. Mirren and Alloa Athletic. When his playing days were
over he rejoined Celtic in 1967 as reserve team coach under Jock Stein.
He was also manager of Kilmarnock for four years in the 1970s. |
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Mike Doyle 27/06/2011 Aged 64 |
Manchester
City (448), Stoke City (115), Bolton Wanderers (40), Rochdale (24). Joined
Second Division Manchester City in 1962 as a youth, signing professional
terms in 1964. Doyle made his first team debut late in the 1964/65 season,
then was part of the Second Division Championship winning side of 1966.
Within two years the City side had gone on to win the First Division Championship,
just tipping their local rivals. The following year City defeated Leicester
City 1-0 to win the F.A. Cup. In March 1970 City won the League Cup, with
Doyle scoring a goal in the final. In April 1970 City travelled to Austria
where they defeated Górnik Zabrze to win the European Cup Winners Cup Final.
The City side of this period, which featured Doyle, Corrigan, Book, Pardoe,
Oakes, Bell, Lee, Summerbee perhaps should have gone on to win more. He
became club captain in 1975, and in 1976 Doyle captained the side which
won the League Cup, though success in the First Division continued to elude
them. After a long career with Manchester Doyle was transferred to Second
Division Stoke City in June 1978. In his first season with the club he helped
them regain promotion back to the First Division. Mike Doyle made his England debut in March 1976 against Wales, going on to make a total of 5 international appearances. The 1968/69 FKS sticker notes: 'Local product and a graduate of the City's youth team. Made his League debut at 18 just over three years ago. Operates either as a mid-field schemer or in a more positive role in attack. Quick, versatile'. The Top Sellers Football 72 card notes: 'Local-born Doyle is a creative midfield player. Sylish in his play he scarcely wastes a pass and forges a strong link with Bell'. The FKS Soccer 82 album notes: 'Defender. Very cool England international who reads the game exceptionally well. Bargain buy from Manchester City in 1978 for £50,000. His experience was a major factor in Stoke's return to Division One'. |
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Jan van Beveren 26/06/2011 Aged 63 |
Dutch international
goalkeeper who played for Emmen, Sparta Rotterdam and PSV Eindhoven before
moving to the US where he played in the NASL. After retiring from playing
van Beveren stayed in the US in coaching roles. The FKS Argentina 1978 album notes 'Goalkeeper who was first capped for Holland in November 1967 against USSR. Now plays for PSV Eindhoven but was previously with Sparta Rotterdam. One of the most experienced Dutch players in his position. Aged 34. Has 32 caps'. There is an obvious inconsistency between van Beveren's age in the FKS album and his recognised date of birth. van Beveren was included in both the 1974 and 1978 FKS World Cup albums, though he did not make an appearance at either competition. |
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Eddie Morrison 30/05/2011 Aged 63 |
Kilmarnock, Morton. Signed for Kilmarnock in 1967, going on to make over 350 appearances for the club. Played his last League game for Kilmarnock in 1976 before a move to Morton. Morrison returned to Kilmarnock in 1985 as manager, and had coaching roles with Morton. |
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Frank Upton 18/05/2011 Aged 76 |
Northampton Town (17), Derby County (259), Chelsea (74), Notts County (34), Workington (7). Central defender who began his League career with Northampton in the Third Division South in 1953. At the end of the 1953/54 season he transferred to Second Division Derby County, but experienced relegation at the end of 1955, followed by promotion back from the Third Division North in 1957 (following a second place finish in 1956 when only one team was promoted). Stayed in the Second Division with Derby until 1961 when he transferred to First Division Chelsea, only to experience relegation in his first season with the Blues. Once again promoted back again in his first season, the enjoyed a 5th place First Division finish in 1964, followed by a 3rd place finish and a win in the League Cup in 1965 (Upton playing in the second leg of the final at Filbert Street), making Chelsea the first London-based club to win this competition. At the end of this season Upton returned to Second Division Derby, followed a year later by a transfer to Fourth Division Notts County. Following his playing career Frank Upton had many coaching and managerial appointments in England and overseas. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Willie O'Neill 28/04/2011 Aged 70 |
Celtic, Carlisle United (15). Made his Celtic debut in 1959 in the Scottish Cup Final (replay). Appeared for Celtic 49 times in the League over the 10 year period before he was transferred to English Second Division Carlisle United in May 1969. Was a member of the "Lisbon Lions" squad of 1966/67, though did not appear in the Final. Made 15 League appearances for Carlisle before retiring. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Allan Brown ??/04/2011 Aged 84 |
East Fife
(62), Blackpool (157), Luton Town (151), Portsmouth (69), Wigan Athletic
(67). Began with East Fife in 1944, gaining his first of 13 Scottish international
caps in 1950. Transferred to First Division Blackpool in December 1950,
helping them to a 3rd place finish in that season. Brown remained at Blackpool
for six years, though he missed the 1951 and 1953 F.A. Cup Finals through
injury. Travelled to Switzerland to represent his country in the 1954 World
Cup Finals tournament, playing in both the 1-0 loss to Austria and the 7-0
loss to Uruguay. Brown featured in Blackpool's 2nd place finish in the
First Division in 1956, their best ever finish, followed by 4th place in
1957. In February 1957 Brown transferred to Luton Town, remaining in the
First Division. Though Luton struggled to emulate Blackpool's League
success they did reach the F.A. Cup Final in 1959, giving Brown his first
Final appearance, though they went down 2-1 to Nottingham Forest. Brown
was relegated with Luton in 1960, and played in the Second Division until
transferred to struggling Portsmouth in March 1961. His efforts came to
nothing as Portsmouth were relegated, meaning that Brown played the 1961/62
season in the Third Division, eventually winning a Championship medal as
Portsmouth were promoted back to the Second Division. Allan Browne moved into player-management with non-League Wigan in 1963 enjoying success in the Cheshire League, then moved to his old club Luton (in the Fourth Division), helping them win the Fourth Division title in 1968. This was followed by managerial spells with Torquay, Bury, Nottingham Forest and Blackpool. |
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Jim Blair 06/04/2011 Aged 64 |
St. Mirren (134), Hibernian (18), Norwich City (6). Striker who began his career in St. Mirren's Second Division title winning season in 1967/68. He played two more seasons for St. Mirren in the First Division before a transfer to Hibs, but returned to St. Mirren within a year. Relegated in 1971 he played on in the Second Division until a transfer south to Norwich City in September 1972. He made two appearances as a substitute early in his time with Norwich, but struggled for a first team place. He made two full appearances later in the season which saw Norwich avoid relegation (just). He made just one appearance in 1973/74, at home to Manchester City on December 29th, in a season which saw Norwich firmly rooted to the bottom of the table and subsequently relegated. Blair's contract was terminated soon afterwards. He moved to Belgium where he finished his playing career and lived out the remainder of his days. |
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Trevor Storton 23/03/2011 Aged 61 Cancer |
Tranmere Rovers (118), Liverpool (5), Chester City (396). Defender who played for Tranmere from 1967 until 1972. Joined First Division Liverpool in August 1972. Played only a handful of League games in the season in which Liverpool won the Championship. Was an unused substitute in the May 1973 UEFA Cup Final win over Borussia Moenchengladbach. Moved on to Chester City in July 1974 where he became a mainstay of the side. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
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Tony Kellow 20/02/2011 Aged 58 |
Exeter City
(332), Blackpool (57), Plymouth Argyle (10), Swansea City (1), Newport County
(20). Centre-forward who joined newly-promoted Third Division side Exeter
at the start of the 1976/77 season. Stayed with Exeter for two years before
a November 1978 transfer to newly-relegated Blackpool who were keen for
a quick return to the upper Divisions. Despite his goalscoring Blackpool
struggled in the Third Division. Kellow returned to Exeter in March 1980
staying for four years before some quick moves. He returned to Exeter for
his third spell, ending his career there in January 1988. The 1978/79 Sun Soccercard notes 'Prolific goalscorer signed from Western League side Falmouth Town in July 1976. Scored 19 League goals in 44 appearances in his first season in 1976/77 and in the 1977-78 campaign was top scorer for the Devon club with 14 League goals in 46 League appearances. Altogether he had netted 52 League goals in 114 appearances before the 1978/79 season started'. |
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Neil Young 03/02/2011 Aged 66 Cancer |
Manchester
City (334), Preston North End (68), Rochdale (13). Local-born lad who debuted
for City in 1961 in the First Division. The following season City were relegated,
with Young then playing three seasons in the
Second Division. Promoted back to the First Division in 1966, Young was
part of the Joe Mercer squad that won the First Division championship in
1968, just pipping local rivals United. The following year City won the
F.A. Cup 1-0, Young scoring the goal against Leicester City. Young also
scored in the 1970 European Cup Winner's Cup final, City winning another
trophy. In January 1972 Young left City for Second Division Preston. He
stayed for 2½ seasons, leaving when Preston were relegated at the end of
the 1973/74 season. He moved to Rochdale, who had been relegated that same
season from the Third to the Fourth Division, where he stayed for one season. The 1968/69 FKS sticker notes 'Tall clever, midfield player and a junior discovery who made his initial appearance at 17 in November 1961. Has appeared in over 250 League games for the club turning out in every forward berth. Was top scorer in the last promotion season'. The Top Sellers Football 72 card notes 'Tall, long striding Young scored the goal which won City the F.A. Cup in 1969. Difficult to shake off the ball he usually operates on the left-wing but can play in any forward position. Has made more than 300 appearances for City'. |
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Nat Lofthouse 15/01/2011 Aged 85 |
Bolton Wanderers (452). Bolton-born Lofthouse joined Wanderers as a 14 year old amateur in 1939, making his League debut after the Second World War. An old-style centre-forward he made his England debut in 1950, the first of 33 international games in which he scored an incredible 30 goals. He was Footballer of the Year in England in 1953, and played in the 1953 and 1958 F.A. Cup Finals. After his playing career ended he took on a number of roles at Bolton, including Club President. A one-club man, and a great player in the history of English football. |
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| Coen Moulijn 04/01/2011 Aged 73 |
Top class Feyenoord player who
played in the 1970 European Cup win over Celtic. Made 38 international appearances
for the Netherlands between 1956 and 1969. Moulijn was featured in the 1965/66 Reddish Maid set which noted 'Outstanding amongst the players to come from the Netherlands, Coen Moulijn, Fevjenoords speedy Outside-Left, scored against England in the Wembley Centenary game'. The 1970/71 FKS album sticker notes 'Tricky little left-winger who can also scheme. Has played well over 500 games for his club and is now over 33. Has been fully honoured by his country on 38 occasions and won the first such honour in April 1956 vs. Belgium'. |
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| Avi Cohen 28/12/2010 Aged 54 Motorcycle accident |
Maccabi Tel Aviv, Liverpool (16
+ 2), Rangers (7). Avraham (Avi) Cohen was a defender, and member of the
Israeli national team, who joined Liverpool in July 1979. This was the time
at the end of Liverpool's incredible decade where they were Champions
in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979 and again in Avi's first season 1980, and
runners-up in 1974, 1975 and 1978. Cohen made his League debut for Liverpool
on September 15, 1979 at Elland Road against Leeds United, a 1-1 draw. His
second appearance didn't come until the penultimate League game of the
season when he scored in an important 4-1 win over Aston Villa at Anfield.
The following season Avi Cohen made 13 League appearances, mostly at left
back, though Liverpool struggled to a 5th place League finish. Cohen's
Liverpool contract was cancelled in November 1981 as the Reds used only
16 players in a season where they again finished as Champions. Avi Cohen
made a total of 51 international appearances for Israel, with his final
appearance in 1988. The FKS Soccer 82 album notes 'Has yet to make a full impression at Anfield, where the fight for first team inclusion is so competitive'. |
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| Ralph Coates 17/12/2010 Aged 64 Stroke |
Burnley (216), Tottenham Hotspur
(188), Orient (76). Ralph Coates joined First Division Burnley in 1961,
signing as a professional in 1963. In the late 50s and early 60s Burnley
were a top club, with a run of top-10 finishes in the top Division, plus
some memorable runs in the F.A. Cup, including semi-finalists in 1961 (losing
to Tottenham in the semi-final) and finalists in 1962 (losing again to Tottenham).
Coates enjoyed many years at Burnley before the club were relegated at the
end of the 1970/71 season. In May 1971 Coates was transferred to, you guessed
it, Tottenham Hotspur for a £200,000 fee. He remained at Tottenham for over
7 years, though some believe that he never enjoyed the same form as he displayed
at Burnley. Ralph Coates was selected as part of the initial England squad
for the Mexico 70 World Cup, but didn't make the final squad. He had
made his international debut against Northern Ireland just before the tournament,
and made three further international appearances in 1971. The FKS 1968/69 sticker notes 'Fair-haired, fast, nippy raider who can play on the wing or in the middle. Comes from Hetton-le-Hole and made his Burnley bow against Sheffield United in December 1964. A professional since May 1963, he has Under-23 honours'. The Top Sellers Football '74 card notes 'Spurs paid £200,000 to Burnley for Coates in 1970, but he has never settled into his top form in London. However, he repaid part of his transfer money with the League Cup winner against Norwich last March'. |
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| Jim Cruickshank 18/11/2010 Aged 69 |
Queen's Park (30), Hearts (394),
Dumbarton (3). Jim Cruickshank began his League career at Queen's Park,
turning professional in 1960, the same year he transferred to Hearts. After
an injury to the regular keeper, Gordon Marshall, Cruickshank appeared in
the 1961 Scottish League Cup Final replay, unfortunately not coming away
with a winners medal. He made his international debut in 1964 in Hanover
against West Germany, but it was his only appearance until 1970 when he
gained four consecutive international caps. He then had another long gap
before making his sixth and final appearance for Scotland in December 1975
against Rumania. He conceded a total of 3 goals in his 6 games for Scotland.
Cruickshank was Hearts goalie for 17 years. The 1969/70 A&BC Scottish blue back card notes: "...Cruickshank was signed from Queen's Park in 1960. Previously with Drumchapel Amateurs, he has also played with the Under 23's and the Scottish League". |
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| Ron Cockerill 04/11/2010 Aged 75 |
Huddersfield Town (40), Grimsby
Town (294). Ron Cockerill signed professional for Huddersfield Town in 1952,
the same season that the Town were relegated from Division One, ending a
31 year stay in the top flight. The following season Huddersfield were promoted
back, this time for only a three year stay, though in 1954 they finished
third in the First Division. Cockerill played for Huddersfield at centre-half,
making 40 League appearances in his eight year stay. In 1958/59 he was transferred
to fellow Second Division side Grimsby Town, only to see them relegated
in his first season with the club. Cockerill, now playing at wing-half,
helped to gain promotion at the end of the 1961/62 season, followed by relegation
again in 1964. Cockerill ended his long career with Grimsby at the end of
the 1967/68 season as they were relegated to the Fourth Division (for the
first time). Ron Cockerill is fondly remembered by Grimsby fans, as a great
header of the ball, penalty-taker and gentleman. |
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| John Benson 30/10/2010 Aged 67 |
Manchester City (44), Torquay United
(240), Bournemouth (150), Exeter City (4), Norwich City (30). Scottish born
John Benson signed professional with First Division Manchester City in July
1961 and played for three seasons, including relegation in 1963. In June
1964 he signed for Fourth Division Torquay where, in his second season,
they won promotion to the Third Division. In 1968 they only just missed
out on promotion to the Second Division. In the 1970/71 season Benson was
signed by Fourth Division Bournemouth for £12,000, where, playing in the
same team as Ted McDougall and Phil Boyer, Bournemouth were promoted. In
December 1973 Benson was signed by his old Bournemouth manager John Bond
to help Norwich City, then struggling at the foot of the First Division.
Bond also brought in MacDougall, Boyer and Machin from his Bournemouth days,
but to no avail with Norwich finishing the season bottom of the Division.
Half-way through the following season Benson was back at Bournemouth as
player-manager, though he couldn't help them avoid relegation back to
the Fourth Division. In subsequent years John Benson had several management
spells, and senior manager roles with a number of clubs. |
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| Ronnie
Clayton 29/10/2010 Aged 76 |
Blackburn Rovers (581). Ronnie
Clayton played for Blackburn Rovers in the Second Division through the early
1950s. They were consistently in the top six of the Division over this period,
but unable to gain promotion until a second place finish in 1958. During
that period Ronnie Clayton had made his England debut, against Northern
Ireland at Wembley on November 2, 1955. He retained his England spot for
most of the next 5 years, eventually losing his place to Bobby Robson. In
1958 Clayton travelled to Sweden for the World Cup tournament. He did not
start in any of the group games, but was preferred to Eddie Clamp in the
play-off game (a 1-0 loss to the USSR). Clayton played in the 1960 F.A.
Cup Final where his team lost 3-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rothman's
Football League Player Records notes that 'Those
who saw him play will always remember Ronnie Clayton for grand sportsmanship
allied to great ability'. The 1966/67 A&BC Chewing Gum card notes 'Blackburn Rovers right half. One of Blackburn's most experienced players. Ron's driving wing-half play has brought him 35 England caps and made him a favourite at Ewood Park. Not usually on the scoring list, but occasionally comes up with the forwards to lay on the goals for other players. Height 5' 10½" Weight 11st 7lbs.' The 1970/71 Tonibell Team of All Time card (pictured) notes 'Took over from Billy Wright as captain of England in 1959. Made his Football League debut for Blackburn Rovers in 1950/51 when aged just 16. Rovers was his only League club and he won a total of 35 England caps'. |
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| Mel Hopkins 18/10/2010 Aged 75 |
Tottenham Hotspur (219), Brighton
and Hove Albion (58), Bradford Park Avenue (30). Mel Hopkins was a Welsh
left-back who played for Spurs from 1954 until 1963, including in the famous
League and F.A. Cup double season of 1960/61. He played international football
for his country, including in the 1958 World Cup final series in Sweden.
He played in all three group games, and the quarter-final game which saw
Wales go down 1-0 to a Pele goal for Brazil (on Pele's international
debut). After a spell with Brighton in the Fourth Division he moved out
of the English game, returning in 1969 to play for Bradford Park Avenue,
shortly before their demise from the Football League. |
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| Malcolm
Allison 15/10/2010 Aged 83 |
Charlton Athletic (2), West Ham
United (238). Centre-half Malcolm Allison joined Charlton Athletic as a
17-year old during the Second World War. He played only two League games
for the club before a 1951 transfer to West Ham United. He played for the
Hammers for six years before a bout of tuberculosis ended up with his having
a lung removed, precipitating an end to his playing days. He left football
for a few years, then returned in the early 1960s as a manager. He established
a reputation as an astute manager, and was brought to Manchester City in
1965 as assistant to Joe Mercer. Under their charge City enjoyed great success
in the late 60s. He left City in 1973 and moved on to a tumultuous period
with Crystal Palace. In the following 20 years he managed in excess of 15
other clubs. He was flamboyant and controversial - one of the larger than
life figures in the game. |
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| Eddie Baily 14/10/2010 Aged 85 |
Tottenham Hotspur (296), Port Vale
(26), Nottingham Forest (68), Leyton Orient (29). Inside-forward Baily joined
Spurs as a 17 year old and stayed for 10 years, winning the Second and First
Division titles in consecutive seasons. Based on this success Baily was
included in the 1950 England World Cup squad, travelling to Brazil, and
playing in the final group stage game, a 1-0 loss to Spain. He later played
for Port Vale, Nottingham Forest and Orient, and once his playing career
was over he joined Bill Nicholson as assistant manager at Spurs through
the 1960s. |
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| Ian Buxton 01/10/2010 Aged 72 |
Derby County (145), Luton Town
(47), Notts County (5), Port Vale (18). Ian Buxton was one of the those
talented sportsmen who signed professional for Derby County in March 1959
at the same time as he was playing cricket for Derbyshire. He continued
on in both sports for the next 12 years, going on to be Captain of Derbyshire
from 1970 to 1972. He made 142 League appearances for the Rams, scoring
42 League goals as centre-forward in a period which saw Derby County remain
as a mediocre Second Division side (the year after Buxton left they began
their amazing run to the top of the First Division under Brian Clough and
Peter Taylor). In September 1967 Buxton transferred to Luton Town, and enjoyed
a season which saw them top the Fourth Division. The following season in
the Third Division Luton narrowly missed out on promotion again, achieving
the feat the following year. Buxton transferred to Fourth Division Notts
County in July 1969, then moved on to Port Vale five months later where
he finished his League career. In November 1972 Ian Buxton was awarded a
testimonial match, Luton Town vs. Derby County. |
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| Bobby Smith 18/09/2010 Aged 77 |
Chelsea (74), Tottenham Hotspur
(271), Brighton and Hove Albion (31). Centre-forward who signed professional
at Chelsea in 1950, one of the first products of the new Chelsea youth team.
Apparently lost his way at Chelsea after a promising start. Once touted
as the 'next great discovery' of English football Smith had become
overweight and sluggish. Transferred across London to Tottenham in 1955
Smith found his form again and became a Spurs legend, mostly playing alongside
Jimmy Greaves. He played in the double-winning seasons of 1960/61 and scored
in the winning F.A. Cup Finals of 1961 and 1962. In May 1963 Smith also
played in the European Cup Winners Final which saw Tottenham defeat Atletico
Madrid 5-1 in Rotterdam. In all he scored 176 goals in his 271 League appearances
for the Spurs. Bobby Smith made his England debut in October 1960, playing against Northern Ireland in Belfast. He scored in a 5-2 victory, the scored two against Luxembourg 11 days later, then two more against Spain the following week. Despite this brilliant start to his international career his appearances in 1961 and 1962 were limited. His last international appearance was in the first ever floodlight match at Wembley in November 1963, again against Northern Ireland, and he again scored. Smith ended up with 13 goals from his 15 international appearances. |
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| Jose Augusto
Torres 03/09/2010 Aged 71 |
Portuguese centre-forward who played
for Benfica from 1959 until 1971, moving on to more success at Vitoria Setubal.
He made 33 international appearances for Portugal, including playing in
the 1966 World Cup tournament in England. He played in all of Portugal's
games in the tournament, which finished with Portugal in 3rd place. The Sun Soccercard notes 'Tall central striker who won many admirers in the 1966 World Cup Finals played in England. He has already played at Wembley in 1963 when he was on the losing side for Benfica in the European Cup Final won by Milan 2-1. Then in 1965 he played in Milan when Benfica lost 1-0 in the Final won by Inter. Noted for his great skill in the air'. |
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| Jackie
Sinclair 02/09/2010 Aged 67 |
Dunfermline Athletic (113), Leicester
City (103), Newcastle United (43), Sheffield Wednesday (101), Chesterfield
(10), Stenhousemuir (18). Scottish winger who signed for Leicester City
in May 1965. Under Jock Stein, Sinclair had done very well at Dunfermline,
including an appearance in the April 1965 Scottish Cup Final and a number
of appearances in Fairs Cup matches, prompting the First Division Foxes
to sign him for £25,000. Playing alongside Derek Dougan at Leicester he
was popular and effective, and it was therefore perhaps surprising that
after only two and a half seasons Leicester cashed in with a big-money transfer
to Newcastle. In his book Newcastle United: The 1968-69 Fairs Cup Story ,
Jim Jeffrey notes that Sinclair at times 'struggled to win over a critical
Gallowgate support'. He stayed at Newcastle for less than two years
before moving to Sheffield Wednesday where the club was relegated after
a bottom place finish in 1970. He remained for three seasons in the second
Division before returning to play in Scotland.The 1968/69 A&BC Chewing Gum yellow back card notes 'Newcastle's most recent capture, he joined them from Leicester City for £70,000 in December 1967. Formerly with Dunfermline, he moved to Leicester City in May 1965, and was their leading scorer in the 1966/67 season with 22 goals. A fast tricky winger, he has won Under 23 and full international honours for Scotland'. |
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| Brian Clark 10/08/2010 Aged 67 |
Bristol City (195), Huddersfield
Town (32), Cardiff City (182), Bournemouth (30), Millwall (71), Cardiff
City (21), Newport County (80). Striker Brian Clark began his professional
career in the Third Division, making his debut in 1961. In 1965 Bristol
City won promotion to the Second Division, where they enjoyed an excellent
5th place finish in 1966. In October 1966 Clark transferred to Huddersfield
who had finished one place above the Robins in the previous season. Clark
didn't stay long, moving to Cardiff City in February 1968. Cardiff enjoyed
good seasons with Brian Clark up front alongside John Toshack, finishing
5th in 1969 and 7th in 1970 in the Second Division. The following season
they finished 3rd, narrowly missing out on promotion to the top flight.
In October 1972 29 year old Clark was sold to Third Division Bournemouth,
where he stayed less than 12 months before a move back to the Second Division
to play for Milwall. At the end of the 1974/75 season Clark rejoined Cardiff
after they had been relegated from the Second Division. In 1975/76 he helped
them win immediate promotion back to the Second Division. Clark ended his
League career with three seasons with Newport County. In all he made over
600 League appearances, scoring over 200 League goals. The 1971/72 A&BC Chewing Gum purple back card notes 'One of the leaders of the Cardiff attack, and a prolific goalscorer throughout his career, Clark formed a dangerous double-spearhead to the forward line with John Toshack before the latter was transferred to Liverpool during the 1970/71 season'. |
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| Bobby Moss 01/08/2010 Aged 58 Pancreatic cancer |
Orient (5), Colchester United (17).
Inside-forward who first played for Second Division Orient in November 1970,
scoring on debut having just turned 18. His appearances were limited that
season, and non existent the next before he was transferred to Fourth Division
Colchester United in May 1972. He made a bright start to the 1972/73 season,
appearing in most of the early season games, but Colchester found themselves
at the foot of the League and Moss' appearances dwindled. His final
League game was as a sub at Newport County on 6 January 1973. His contract
was cancelled in February 1973, leaving him with 16 League appearance and
one substitution for Colchester. He went on to be a prolific player and
scorer in non-League football in a career lasting until the late 1980s. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
| Shaun Mawer 17/10/2010 Aged 50 |
Grimsby Town (60). Full-back who
made his debut for the Mariners at Watford on 6 September 1977 in the fourth
game of the season. He then went on to play in 41 of the remaining 42 games
of the season with Grimsby finishing 6th in the Fourth Division. The following
season saw him play in 15 of the first 16 games before losing his place.
Grimsby went on to finish 2nd and gain promotion. In the 1979/80 season
Mawer made three appearances as a substitute, the last on 1 March 1980 in
a season where Grimsby topped the Third Division table. Mawer's Grimsby
contract was ended in April 1981 due to the seriousness of an on-going knee
injury. Later in life he suffered from serious kidney problems. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
| Ken Barnes 13/07/2010 Aged 81 |
Manchester City (258), Wrexham
(132). Manchester City wing-half in the 1950s, including appearances in
the 1955 and 1956 F.A. Cup Finals. Became City captain in 1957. In 1961
moved to Fourth Division Wrexham as player-manager, gaining promotion at
the end of his first season in charge, 1961/62. After a promising 9th place
finish in the Third Division in 1963 Wrexham were back in the bottom Division
after relegation in 1963/64. Barnes stayed in or close to the game for the
remainder of his life, in management, coaching and scouting roles. |
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| Roberto
Rosato 20/06/2010 Aged 66 |
Italian defender who played for
the national team at the 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments. In 1966 he
played in the first group-stage game, a 2-0 win over Chile, but was not
included in the next two games which saw Italy lose both and crash out.
In 1970 he came on as a 37th minute substitute in the first group game,
and remained in the team for the next two games which saw Italy go through
without conceding a goal. He then played in the knockout games and the 4-1
World Cup Final loss to Brazil. Apparently he swapped shirts with Pele after
the game! Made a total of 37 international appearances. |
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| Tommy Jones 05/06/2010 Aged 80 |
Everton (383). Liverpool-born Everton
centre-half, who eventually became club captain. Began with Everton from
school, making his first-team debut in the First Division in 1950, but relegated
at the end of the 1950/51 season, Everton having finished bottom. Promoted
back again three years later in 1954. Everton struggled in the First Division
in the 1950s, never finishing higher than 11th. Jones, however, was dependable
and a favourite in the centre of defence. |
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| Mick Prendergast 29/04/2010 Aged 59 |
Sheffield Wednesday (183), Barnsley (20), Halifax (4). Joined Wednesday as an apprentice in 1966. Relegated with the Owls at the end of the 1969/70 season then was club's top scorer the following season in Division Two. Stayed with Wednesday as they were relegated to Division Three in 1974/75. Injury eventually ended his career. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
| Ian Lawther ??/04/2010 Aged 70 |
Sunderland (75), Blackburn Rovers
(59), Scunthorpe United (60), Brentford (139), Halifax Town (101), Stockport
County (164). Forward who made almost 600 League appearances, plus four
international caps for Northern Ireland over a 20 year playing career. A
prolific goal scorer, though did not score for Northern Ireland. Played
out the last few years of his League career with Stockport County, mostly
at or near the bottom of Division 4. Towards the end of his career he shifted
to wing-half (midfield), supporting the forward line which, by that time
at Stockport, included Wyn Davies. Played his last League game at Crewe
on 3 April 1976, suffering a 3-1 defeat. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
| Sammy Baird 21/04/2010 Aged 79 |
Clyde (90), Preston North End (15), Rangers (122), Hibernian (39), Third Lanark (24), Stirling Albion (12). Half-back who won three Scottish League titles with Rangers in the 1950s. Began his international career in 1956. Was a member of the 1958 World Cup squad in Sweden, on the subs bench for the first and second games against Yugoslavia (1-1 draw) and Paraguay (3-2 defeat). Was in the team for the last group stage match, a 2-1 loss to France, with Baird scoring in the 58th minute. He ended up with seven full international caps. Appointed manager of struggling Stirling Albion at the end of his playing career he stayed for four seasons. |
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| Alexandru
Neagu 17/04/2010 Aged 61 |
Romanian striker who played in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Came on as 73rd minute substitute in the 1-0 loss to England. Played and scored in the 2-1 win over Czechoslovakia. Played in the 3-2 loss to Brazil. Played all of his career with Rapid Bucharest. Amassed international 17 caps in his playing career. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website |
| Zoltán
Varga 09/04/2010 Aged 65 |
Aberdeen (26). Hungarian midfielder
who played initially for Ferencvaros, including international caps for Hungary
from 1964 until 1968. Moved to Germany and played for Hertha Berlin but
was found guilty of
taking bribes and moved to Scotland where he played a single season
with Aberdeen. Later moved into management, mainly in Hungary. |
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| Bob Curtis 19/03/2010 Aged 60 Motor neurone disease |
Charlton Athletic (337), Mansfield Town (73). Defender who signed for Second Division Charlton in 1967. Narrowly missed promotion in 1968/69, then narrowly missed relegation in the following two seasons, before dropping to the Third Division in 1972. Won promotion back to the Second Division in 1974/75. Transferred to Second Division Mansfield Town in February 1978, though they were relegated that season. Scored a number of goals in his career, including through penalties. | Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| Hugh Robertson 12/03/2010 Aged 70/71 |
Dundee (223), Dunfermline Athletic (172), Arbroath (40). Winger who won the Scottish League Championship in 1962 with Dundee. Made a single full international appearance for Scotland in 1961. |
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| Jack Connor 09/03/2010 Aged 75 |
Huddersfield Town (85), Bristol
City (355). Centre-half who signed for Huddersfield in 1952, making his
first-team debut in the First Division in 1954. Stayed with Huddersfield
through their relegation in 1956, playing in the Second Division with Bill
Shankly as his manager until his transfer to newly-relegated Bristol City
in the Third Division in October 1960. Helped the Robins improve, leading
to promotion back to the Second Division at the end of the 1964/65 season.
Connor played out the remainder of his League career in the Second Division. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| Adam Blacklaw 28/02/2010 Aged 72 |
Burnley
(318), Blackburn Rovers (96), Blackpool (1). Burnley keeper who joined the
club as an apprentice in 1954, making his first team debut in the First
Division in 1956. Burnley at this time were a 'top 10 side', finishing
7th in 1956/57, 6th the following season, 7th the following, and then First
Division Champions in 1960. With Blacklaw in goal Burnley finished 4th in
1961, 2nd in 1962 (losing the F.A. Cup Final the same season), and 3rd in
1963. They continued this excellent run through to 1966, after which they
found things a bit tougher (culminating in relegation in 1971). At the end
of the 1966/67 season Blacklaw left Burnley to join Blackburn Rovers in
the Second Division, where he stayed for three seasons. Blacklaw was capped
three times for Scotland in the 1963 to 1965 period. The 1966/67 A&BC Chewing Gum card notes 'A very safe handler of the ball, Adam has been Burnley's first choice goalkeeper since 1960, when he came into the side in place of Colin McDonald. Capped three times for Scotland, he was a member of the Burnley side beaten 3-1 by Tottenham in the 1962 Cup Final. Height 5' 11½". Weight 14st. 7½lbs.' |
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| Gerhardt
(Gerry) Neef 23/02/2010 Aged 63 Cancer |
Rangers (33). German keeper who
moved to Rangers in 1968. Played a number of games in the 1969/70 season,
but struggled for a first team place after that. Was part of the squad for
European Cup Winners' Cup Final win in Barcelona 1972, though did not
come off the bench. Returned to Germany in 1973. The 1969/70 My Favourite Soccer Stars card, presented free with Scorcher, notes 'German-born goalie who was unknown in Scottish football before last season when he joined Rangers and made his first team debut. This season he has established himself as a very capable 'keeper. He was a policeman in Dortmund before he took up football'. |
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| Bobby Smith 22/02/2010 Aged 56 Cancer |
Hibernian (167), Leicester City
(181), Peterborough United (5), Dunfermline Athletic (66), Partick Thistle
(30), Berwick Rangers (26). Joined Second Division Leicester from Hibs in
1978 for £80,000, with the Foxes finishing the season in 17th position.
The following year they were Champions, promoted back to the First Division.
Unfortunately they lasted only one season. Leicester were promoted again
at the end of the 1982/83 season with a third place finish. Smith played
for Leicester City for 8 years, often wearing the captain's armband. The FKS Soccer 81 album notes 'Midfielder signed from Scottish club Hibernian in December 1978 after missing only one game for Hibs in the 1977-78 season. Born Scotland. Height 5.7½. Weight 11.9.'. |
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| Bobby Cox 20/02/2010 Aged 76 |
Dundee (327). Local boy who joined Dundee in 1955 and played for 14 seasons, including winning the 1962 Scottish League title. Cox was Dundee captain and played alongside youngsters Ian Ure and Alan Gilzean. Appeared in losing Scottish Cup Final team in 1964. One of those special one-team captains who fans will always remember. |
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| Alan Gordon 18/02/2010 Aged 65 Cancer |
Hearts (126), Dundee United (77),
Hibernian (84), Dundee (36). Striker whose second ever appearance for Hearts
was in a losing Scottish League Cup final team. Eventually won the League
Cup in 1972 with Hibs. Played for four major clubs with 324 appearances
over 15 years. The A&BC Chewing Gum, 1972/73 Scottish orange/red back cards notes 'Bought from Dundee United late on last season and had the distinction of leading Hibs to the Final of the Scottish Cup but unfortunately the Edinburgh club sustained a 6-1 defeat by Celtic at Hampden Park. He scored 7 goals for Hibs which added to the 9 he had netted for Dundee United gave him a grand total of 16'. Ironically Hibernian went on to defeat Celtic 2-1 in December 1972 to win the Scottish League Cup. |
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| Petar Borota 13/02/2010 Aged 56 |
Chelsea (107). Yugoslavian(Serbian)-born
goalkeeper who joined Chelsea from FK Partizan for £75,000 late in the 1978/79
season. Chelsea had been struggling, relegated from the First Division in
1974/75, promoted back in 1977, but then finishing 16th in 1978. Chelsea
still had Peter Bonetti and John Phillips as their keepers, but Borota went
straight into the first team for a 0-0 draw home to Liverpool (eventual
champions that year). Borota stayed between the sticks for the next 11 games,
Chelsea winning none of them. He was dropped after a 5-2 drubbing at Highbury.
Chelsea finished last and were relegated. The following season Borota made
41 from 42 League appearances, though Chelsea went nowhere. In 1981/82 Borota
was ever present in the League, though Chelsea again finished 12th. Borota
played his last game for Chelsea on November 7th, 1981, apparently falling
out with the manager. He was transferred to Portimonense (Portugal) but
never regained the form or popularity he had enjoyed at Chelsea. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| Brian Godfrey 11/02/2010 Aged 69 Leukaemia |
Everton (1), Scunthorpe United (77), Preston North End (127), Aston Villa (143), Bristol Rovers (81), Newport County (118). Began with First Division Everton but made only one appearance before transferring to Second Division Scunthorpe in 1960. Scunthorpe finished 9th in 1961, 4th in 1962, and 9th in 1963. During the 1963/64 season Godfrey moved on to Preston North End in the same Division, with whom he finished 3rd (while Scunthorpe were relegated in 22nd position). At the end of the 1963/64 season Preston were in the F.A. Cup Final, losing 3-2 to West Ham United, though Godfrey did not make the team. Godfrey stayed with Preston for four seasons before a switch to Second Division Aston Villa for the 1967/68 season. Villa were struggling, finishing 16th in 1968, 18th in 1969 and relegated to the Third Division (alongside Preston) in 1970. At the end of the 1970/71 season Godfrey transferred to Third Division Bristol Rovers. He went on to play for Newport County, then Bath City, becoming player-manager and enjoying a number of spells of club management. |
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| Orlando
Pecanha de Carvalho 10/02/2010 Aged 74 Heart attack |
Brazil (30 international caps). Brazilian defender who played for Vasco de Gama, Boca Juniors and Santos in the period 1955 to 1967. Played in each game of the 1958 World Cup tournament, culminating in the Final 5-2 win over Sweden. Did not appear in the 1962 World Cup, but was back again for Brazil's disappointing run in the 1966 tournament. |
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| Gil Merrick 03/02/2010 Aged 88 |
Birmingham City (485). Birmingham
City keeper who made over 700 appearances for the Blues, mostly in the Second
Division but including stints in the top flight in 1948/49 (17th), 1949/50
(22nd) and from 1955/56 onwards until his retirement from playing. Was England
goalkeeper 23 times, making his debut in November 1951 and his final international
appearance in the 1954 World Cup against Uruguay. Was made Birmingham City
manager in 1960 after his retirement and enjoyed four seasons, though the
Blues struggled towards the bottom of Division One. In 1963 he was manager
when the Blues won the League Cup against Aston Villa, the only major trophy
they have won since they were formed as Small Heath Alliance in 1875. After
he left Birmingham in 1964 he managed Bromsgrove Rovers and Atherstone Town. The Sun Soccercard notes "Goalkeeper who followed City as a boy and signed professional for his only club before the war". The Rothmans Football League Player Records book notes "Very cool and composed when on duty, was very unfortunate to have been England's goalie during the 1953 6-3 thrashing handed out by the marvellous Magyars, Hungary. Standing 6' 1", mustachioed and elegant, Gil really looked the part, the City goal remained for long spells intact as positional sense saved the day again and again. Twice helped Birmingham to promotion, he was one of the most loyal servants and will always be remembered by them". |
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| Alex Parker 07/01/2010 Aged 74 |
Falkirk (121), Everton (198), Southport (76). Classy full-back who joined Falkirk in 1952 and played in their 1957 Scottish F.A. Cup Final victory. Capped by Scotland for the first time on May 16 1955 against Portugal at Hampden Park. Scottish Player of the Year, 1957. Was part of Scotland's 1958 World Cup squad, though only played one game in the tournament. Parker was transferred to Everton for a £18,000 fee in June 1958. Enjoyed a number of seasons with Everton in the First Division, including a Champions Medal in 1963 during a very successful time for the Toffees. Joined Fourth Division Southport in 1965, aged 30, where he stayed for three seasons before moving to Northern Ireland as a player-manager. Returned to Southport as manager in 1970/71, though only for one season. |
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