Eric Newman (footballer)

Eric Newman (24 November 1924 — January 1971) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Eric Newman
Personal information
Full name Eric Ivan Alfred Newman[1]
Date of birth 24 November 1924
Place of birth Romford, England
Date of death January 1971 (aged 46)
Place of death Tenterden, England
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Whitton United
Romford
1945–1946 Ipswich Town 0 (0)
1946–1950 Arsenal 0 (0)
1950–1953 Ipswich Town 18 (0)
Chelmsford City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Newman began his career playing for non-league clubs Whitton United and Romford.[2] In 1945, Newman signed for Ipswich Town, before leaving to join Arsenal in October 1946. On 8 September 1950, Newman re-signed for Ipswich, making 18 Football League appearances in three years at the club.[3] Following his second spell with Ipswich, Newman signed for Chelmsford City.[4]

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References
  1. "Eric Newman". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  2. "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. "Back and Blue - The stars who came back". Ipswich Star. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. "Eric Newman". Pride of Anglia. Retrieved 21 March 2019.


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