Ralph Wetton

Ralph Wetton (6 June 1927 – 2 June 2017)[1] was an English professional footballer who played for Cheshunt, Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle and Aldershot.[2]

Ralph Wetton
Personal information
Date of birth (1927-06-06)6 June 1927
Place of birth Winlaton, England
Date of death 2 June 2017(2017-06-02) (aged 89)
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1949–1950 Cheshunt 43 (10)
1950–1955 Tottenham Hotspur 45 (0)
1955–1956 Plymouth Argyle 36 (1)
1956–1957 Aldershot 50 (1)
1958–1959 Harlow Town
1960–1962 Cheshunt 43 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Born in Winlaton, Wetton joined Tottenham Hotspur from non-league Cheshunt in August 1950, where he had been a member of their London League-winning side. Signed as cover for Tottenham and Wales skipper Ron Burgess, he made his senior debut at wing half on 20 October 1951 in a fixture versus Aston Villa when Burgess was injured.[3] He featured in 46 senior appearances in all competitions for the Spurs between 1951 and 1955.[4] Wetton signed for Plymouth Argyle in June 1955 and went on make a further 36 appearances and scoring one goal.[5] After leaving Plymouth he joined Aldershot in November 1956 and scored one goal in 50 matches. He then joined non-league Harlow Town as player-manager before returning to Cheshunt in 1960 where he was also appointed player-manager soon after his arrival. He was sacked at the end of the 1961–62 season after which he became involved in the founding of Brimsdown Rovers where he remained as a committee member for many years after.

Wetton's brother Albert played league football for Brighton & Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra.[1]

References
  1. Obituary - Ralph Wetton. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2019
  2. Hugman, Barry J. (ed). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p. 649.
  3. Wetton's debut Retrieved 16 July 2010
  4. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. A–Z of players Retrieved 4 December 2012 Archived 3 June 2009 at WebCite
  5. Wetton's Plymouth Argyle stats Retrieved 16 July 2010
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