Ernie Phypers
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ernest Phypers | ||
| Date of birth | 13 September 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Walthamstow, England | ||
| Date of death | 1960 (aged 49–50) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Walthamstow Avenue | 0 | (0) | |
| 1932–1933 | Aston Villa | 0 | (0) |
| 1933 | Tottenham Hotspur | ? | (?) |
| 1933–1934 | Northfleet United | 0 | (0) |
| 1934–1936 | Tottenham Hotspur | 30 | (0) |
| 1939 | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ernest Phypers (13 September 1910 – 1960) was an English professional footballer who played for Walthamstow Avenue, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Northfleet United and Doncaster Rovers.[2]
Football career
[edit]Phypers began his career at non-league club Walthamstow Avenue. The wing half joined Aston Villa as an amateur in September 1932 before Tottenham Hotspur offered him a contract in May, 1933.[3] Phypers went on to play for the "Spurs" nursery club Northfleet United [4] until he signed professional forms for Tottenham in June, 1934. He played a total of 33 matches in all competitions for the "Lilywhites" between 1934 and 1936.[5] After leaving White Hart Lane Phypers signed for Doncaster Rovers and made a further three appearances. During World War II he made guest appearances for Clapton Orient, Southend United and West Ham United.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Spurs. The Hall-mark of soccer". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 208. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- ^ Phypers career Retrieved 6 July 2009
- ^ Kent's nursery clubs Archived 3 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 6 July 2009
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 3 December 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ West Ham players Archived 4 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 6 July 2009