Frank Clempson

Frank Clempson (27 May 1930 – 24 December 1970) was an English professional footballer born in Salford who played in The Football League for three clubs. He was part of the Manchester United squad when they won the First Division title in 1951–52.

Frank Clempson

Personal information
Full name	Frank Clempson
Date of birth	(1930-05-27)27 May 1930
Place of birth	Salford, England
Date of death	24 December 1970(1970-12-24) (aged 40)
Place of death	Worsley, England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Forward Wing half
Youth career
	Adelphi Boys Club
1948	Manchester United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1948–1953	Manchester United	15	(2)
1953–1959	Stockport County	246	(35)
1959–1961	Chester	67	(8)
1961–63	Hyde United	?	(?)
Managerial career
1961–63	Hyde United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Clempson, who played as both a forward and a wing half, turned professional with Manchester United in September 1948. He made his debut for the club in 1950 against Sunderland and went on to make 15 league appearances for the club. Eight of these came in 1951–52, when United were champions of England.

In February 1953, Clempson moved to Stockport County, where he played regularly for six years. He was selected to play for the Third Division North representative side in 1954–55. In the summer of 1959, Clempson joined Chester, where his former Manchester United colleague Stan Pearson was manager. Clempson was installed as captain and played for two years before leaving to become player-manager of Hyde United. His signings included his Chester teammate, Billy Foulkes, who played for Newcastle United and Wales.

Honours

Manchester United

• Football League First Division: 1951–52

Bibliography

• Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885-1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-52-0.

External links

• Frank Clempson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
• Manchester United career stats