Sydney James Tuffnell (11 October 1904 – 1990) was an English professional footballer. Born in Sheffield, he joined Blackpool from Worksop Town in 1927, making 90 Football League appearances for the club.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney James Tuffnell | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1990 (aged 85–86) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Worksop Town | |||
| 1927–1934 | Blackpool | 90 | (4) |
| 1934–1937 | Wigan Athletic | 108 | (9) |
| Buxton | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was signed by Wigan Athletic in August 1934.[2] He spent three seasons at the club, scoring nine goals in 108 Cheshire League appearances.[3] In June 1937, he joined Buxton.[4]
References
edit- ^ Syd Tuffnell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ "Wigan Athletic Sign". The Liverpool Echo. 7 August 1934. p. 4.
- ^ Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-91-9.
- ^ "Players' Moves". The Liverpool Echo. 24 June 1937. p. 10.
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