Eddie Cliff

Edward Cliff (born 30 September 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back. Active in both England and the United States, Cliff made over 120 career appearances.

Eddie Cliff
Personal information
Full name Edward Cliff[1]
Date of birth (1951-09-30) 30 September 1951
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
1967–1970 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1973 Burnley 21 (0)
1973–1975 Notts County 5 (0)
1974 → Lincoln City (loan) 3 (0)
1975–1976 Chicago Sting 16 (0)
1976–1979 Tranmere Rovers 50 (4)
1979–1981 Rochdale 26 (0)
Total 121 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Cliff began his career with Burnley, and made 21 league appearances between 1970 and 1973.[2] Cliff then moved to Notts County, making five appearances in the 1973–74 season.[3] Cliff then spent a loan spell at Lincoln City, making three appearances,[4] before moving to the North American Soccer League to play with the Chicago Sting. [5] Upon his return to the Football League in 1976, Cliff played with Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale.[6][7]

References
  1. Simpson, Ray (1996). The Clarets Collection 1946–1996. Burnley FC. pp. 55–56. ISBN 0-9521799-0-3.
  2. "BURNLEY : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  3. "NOTTS COUNTY : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  4. "LINCOLN CITY : 1946/47 - 1986/87 & 1988/89 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  5. "NASL career stats". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  6. "TRANMERE ROVERS : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  7. "ROCHDALE : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.


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