Ralph Wetton (6 June 1927 – 2 June 2017)[1] was an English professional footballer who played for Cheshunt, Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle and Aldershot.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 June 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Winlaton, England | ||
| Date of death | 2 June 2017 (aged 89) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1949–1950 | Cheshunt | 43 | (10) |
| 1950–1955 | Tottenham Hotspur | 45 | (0) |
| 1955–1956 | Plymouth Argyle | 36 | (1) |
| 1956–1957 | Aldershot | 50 | (1) |
| 1958–1959 | Harlow Town | ||
| 1960–1962 | Cheshunt | 43 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1961-1962 | Cheshunt | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editBorn in Winlaton, Wetton joined Tottenham Hotspur from non-league Cheshunt in August 1950, where he had been a member of their London League-winning side. Signed as cover for Tottenham and Wales skipper Ron Burgess, he made his senior debut at wing half on 20 October 1951 in a fixture versus Aston Villa when Burgess was injured.[3] He featured in 46 senior appearances in all competitions for the Spurs between 1951 and 1955.[4] Wetton signed for Plymouth Argyle in June 1955 and went on make a further 36 appearances and scoring one goal.[5] After leaving Plymouth he joined Aldershot in November 1956 and scored one goal in 50 matches. He then joined non-league Harlow Town as player-manager before returning to Cheshunt in 1960 where he was also appointed player-manager soon after his arrival. He was sacked at the end of the 1961–62 season after which he became involved in the founding of Brimsdown Rovers where he remained as a committee member for many years after.
Wetton's brother Albert played league football for Brighton & Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Obituary - Ralph Wetton. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2019
- ^ Hugman, Barry J. (ed). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p. 649.
- ^ Wetton's debut Retrieved 16 July 2010
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C. A–Z of players Retrieved 4 December 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Wetton's Plymouth Argyle stats Retrieved 16 July 2010