Clarence Spencer

Clarence Grenville Spencer (5 August 1909 – 1979) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale, Barrow and Carlisle United.[2]

Clarence Spencer
Personal information
Full name Clarence Grenville Spencer[1]
Date of birth (1909-08-05)5 August 1909[1]
Place of birth Bestwood Village, England[1]
Date of death 1979 (aged 69–70)[1]
Playing position(s) Outside left
Youth career
Butler's Hill
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1930 Birmingham 0 (0)
1930–1932 Port Vale 15 (1)
1932–1933 Norwich City 0 (0)
1933–1934 Barrow 1 (0)
1934–1935 Carlisle United 12 (1)
Total 28 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Spencer played for Butler's Hill and was on Birmingham's books, though without appearing for the first team, before joining Second Division side Port Vale in June 1930.[1] After making his debut at the Old Recreation Ground in a 2–0 win over Swansea Town on 11 October 1930, he became a first team regular.[1] He scored his first goal in the Football League seven days later, in a 3–0 win over Reading at Elm Park.[1] However, after breaking an ankle on 26 January 1931, in a 3–1 home defeat to Everton, he lost his place to Dennis Izon and failed to win it back upon his recovery.[1] He played just four games the next season and was given a free transfer in May 1932.[1] He moved on to Norwich City, Barrow and Carlisle United.[1]

Statistics

Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Birmingham 1928–29 First Division 000000
Port Vale 1930–31 Second Division 11110121
1931–32 Second Division 400040
Total 15110161
Norwich City 1932–33 Third Division South 000000
Barrow 1933–34 Third Division North 100010
Carlisle United 1934–35 Third Division North 12100121
Career total 28210292
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References
  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 276. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 246. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. Clarence Spencer at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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