Clifford Ette (September 1910 – 1995) was an English footballer who played, as an inside-right, for Northampton Nomads, West Ham United, Southall and London League Park Royal.

Clifford Ette
Personal information
Date of birth September 1910
Place of birth England
Date of death 1995 (aged 84–85)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Northampton Nomads
1934 West Ham United 1 (1)
Southall
London League Park Royal
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Ette started his career with Northampton Nomads before signing for West Ham in 1934. He had signed for West Ham following a personal request by Charlie Paynter to turn out in a match against Preston North End. This game was on 3 February 1934 and although he scored a goal, it turned out to be Ette's only game for The Hammers.[1] Mysteriously he was never picked again but later appeared for Southall and London League Park Royal, and captained the Southall team that defeated Swindon Town 3-1 in the 1935–36 FA Cup First Round.[2]

The onset of arthritis finished his footballing career and left Ette disabled in later life.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Welcome to the Wonderful World of West Ham United Statistics Cliff Ette
  2. ^ "Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk - Head-To-Head vs. Southall".
  3. ^ West Ham United Who's Who - A player by player guide to West Ham United F.C. London: Independent UK Sports Publications. 1995. p. 63. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.