Clubs played for: Tooting & Mitcham United, Millwall, Chelsea, Manchester United, Dallas Tornado, Altrincham (loan), Altrincham (1961-1982)
Born: 1942
Birthplace: Mitcham, Surrey
Position: Goalkeeper
Biography: Signed for a record transfer fee of £55,000 from Chelsea after only playing one game in three months for the London side, he soon established himself as regular first choice at Old Trafford and collected a League Championship winner's medal at the end of his first season. He won a European Cup winner's medal in 1968, a week after playing his only game for England. He was briefly challenged for his place in the team by Jimmy Rimmer and Paddy Roche, he won a second Division Championship medal and was then a FA Cup winner in 1977. He even managed to score two goals, both in 1973. He ran a van hire business in Rochdale, also ran a pub, worked in a car body repair shop, was commercial manager at Rochdale FC and coached the goalkeepers at Man City. Was a radio chat show host in Manchester. Is now an after dinner speaker and works on MUTV.
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