Clifford Ette (September 1910 – 1995) was an English footballer who played, as an inside-right, for Northampton Nomads, West Ham United, Southall and London League Park Royal.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | September 1910 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Date of death | 1995 (aged 84–85) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Northampton Nomads | |||
1934 | West Ham United | 1 | (1) |
Southall | |||
London League Park Royal | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editEtte started his career with Northampton Nomads before signing for West Ham in 1934. He had signed for West Ham following a personal request by Charlie Paynter to turn out in a match against Preston North End. This game was on 3 February 1934 and although he scored a goal, it turned out to be Ette's only game for The Hammers.[1] Mysteriously he was never picked again but later appeared for Southall and London League Park Royal, and captained the Southall team that defeated Swindon Town 3-1 in the 1935–36 FA Cup First Round.[2]
The onset of arthritis finished his footballing career and left Ette disabled in later life.[3]
References
edit- ^ Welcome to the Wonderful World of West Ham United Statistics Cliff Ette
- ^ "Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk - Head-To-Head vs. Southall".
- ^ West Ham United Who's Who - A player by player guide to West Ham United F.C. London: Independent UK Sports Publications. 1995. p. 63. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.