Dennis Bond

Dennis Joseph Thomas Bond (17 March 1947) is an English retired footballer who played for Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic and represented England at School and Youth level.[1]

For other meanings, see Denis Bond.

Dennis Bond
Personal information
Full name Dennis Joseph Thomas Bond
Date of birth (1947-03-17)17 March 1947
Place of birth Walthamstow, England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1966 Watford 93 (17)
1967–1970 Tottenham Hotspur 23 (1)
1970–1972 Charlton Athletic 75 (3)
1972–1977 Watford 179 (21)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Bond joined Watford as an apprentice in March 1964. The midfielder made 93 appearances and scored 17 goals between 1964–67 in his first spell with the Hornets.[2] He joined Tottenham Hotspur in March, 1967 in a then record £30,000 transfer deal for the Hertfordshire club. Bond, a skilful and neat passer of the ball featured in 27 matches and found the net once in all competitions.[3] The highlight of his White Hart Lane career was when he featured in a European Cup Winners' Cup match against Olympique Lyonnais in December, 1967.[4] In October, 1970 he transferred to Charlton Athletic where he went on to make a further 75 appearances and netted three goals.[5]

Bond returned to Watford in February 1973, initially on loan. He played 179 matches and scored on 21 occasions in his second spell with the club.[2] After leaving Watford in 1978, Bond played Non-league football for Dagenham, Highfield Sports, Boreham Wood and Waltham Abbey.[2]

References
  1. Hugman,B,J, (Ed) The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p69. Retrieved 17 May 2010
  2. Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 43. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
  3. Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 28 November 2012
  4. The name's Bond Retrieved 17 May 2010
  5. Dennis Bond at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Retrieved 5 November 2010
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