Colin Brittan
Colin Brittan (2 June 1927 – 4 April 2013) was an English professional footballer who played for Bristol North Old Boys, Tottenham Hotspur and Bedford Town.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 June 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Bristol, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 April 2013 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Bristol, England | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1950 | Bristol North Old Boys | ||
| 1950–1957 | Tottenham Hotspur | 41 | (1) |
| 1957– | Bedford Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Brittan began his career with non-League club Bristol North Old Boys before joining Tottenham Hotspur in October, 1948. The wing half played a significant part in the push and run championship winning team of 1950-51 when he notched up eight appearances.[3] Brittan played in a total of 45 matches in all competitions and scored once between 1950–57 at White Hart Lane.[4]
References
- Hugman,B,J, (Ed) The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p82. Retrieved 20 May 2010
- "Colin Brittan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- 1950-51 Champions Retrieved 20 May 2010
- Topspurs A-Z of players Retrieved 2 November 2012
External links
- Colin Brittan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Team photo 1949-50
- Brittan's obituary
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