Clubs played for: Chelsea, Southend United, Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Minnesota Kicks (NASL), Minnesota Kicks (NASL indoor), San Jose Earthquakes (1966-1982)
Born: 1950
Birthplace: Streatham, London
Position: Midfielder
Biography: Is still in the record books as the youngest player ever to play a league game for the club. He made a goal scoring debut against Spurs in May 1967 aged only 16 years and 138 days. However, he was only at the club for another eight months before being sold to Southend for £5,000. Enjoyed success with AstonVilla and lived in the States for a number of years, where he coached at the Tommy Washington High School in Ohio. Upon his return to this country; he worked for the Nike organisation coaching soccer, and then as a play scheme organiser at Sheffield University
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