Nattrass, Irving

Irving Nattrass

Clubs played for: Newcastle United , Middlesbrough (1970-1986)

Born: 1952

Birthplace: Fishburn

Position: Midfielder

Biography: A midfield player who could also play anywhere across the back four he played in the Football League between 1970-86. He made over 500 appearances for his two clubs. He played for Newcastle United in the 1976 League Cup Final. He opened a ladies clothing store in 1978 and continued in the trade with his wife when his playing career had finished. By 2000 they had seven stores in the North of England. However as the market got even more competitive he was forced to close his last store at the end of 2012. A keen golfer he lives with his wife in Whitley Bay.

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Nattrass, Irving I was apprentice at Newcastle the same time as Irving was in first team he seemed very quiet compared to Tommy Cassidy and Tommy Craig but always a gent.
04-08-21 Alex hewitt

Nattrass, Irving In 1972 Irving presented me with my first ever football medal when my school team won the small schools trophy which involved teams from the Jarrow, hebburn and Felling area. He was at the time just making a name as an up and coming right back for Newcastle. He was later on the verge of breaking into the England team when he picked up a bad injury. Had he chosen to stay at Newcastle rather than move to Middlesbrough I am sure he would have full filled this ambition


Nattrass, Irving One of the best fullbacks of his time not to play for England