Taffy Spelman

Isaac "Taffy" Spelman (9 March 1914 – after 1946) was an English professional footballer who played for Usworth Colliery, Leeds United, Southend United, Tottenham Hotspur, Hartlepool United.[1]

Taffy Spelman
Personal information
Full name Isaac Spelman
Date of birth (1914-03-09)9 March 1914
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Playing position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Usworth Colliery ? (?)
1933 Leeds United 0 (0)
1935–1936 Southend United 43 (3)
1937–1938 Tottenham Hotspur 28 (2)
1946 Hartlepool United 25 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Football career

Spelman began his career at Usworth Colliery before joining Leeds United in 1933. The right half signed for Southend United in May, 1935, he made a total of 50 appearances and scored three goals in all competitions for the Shrimpers.[2] Spelman was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in May, 1937 [3] and went on to feature in a further 32 matches and scored two goals in all competitions for the Lilywhites.[4] After World War II Spelman joined Hartlepool in 1946 and played in 25 games.

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References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. Nottingham: Soccerdata. p. 246. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. Spelman's Southend United stats Retrieved 4 August 2009
  3. Spelman's transfer to Tottenham Retrieved 4 August 2009
  4. Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 3 December 2012 Archived 3 June 2009 at WebCite


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