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Colin Brittan

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Colin Brittan
Personal information
Date of birth (1927-06-02)2 June 1927
Place of birth Bristol, England
Date of death 4 April 2013(2013-04-04) (aged 85)
Place of death Bristol, England
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1950 Bristol North Old Boys
1950–1957 Tottenham Hotspur 41 (1)
1957– Bedford Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Colin Brittan (2 June 1927 – 4 April 2013) was an English professional footballer who played for Bristol North Old Boys, Tottenham Hotspur and Bedford Town.[1][2]

Playing career

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Brittan began his career with non-League club Bristol North Old Boys before joining Tottenham Hotspur in October, 1948. The wing half played a significant part in the push and run championship winning team of 1950-51 when he notched up eight appearances.[3] Brittan played in a total of 45 matches in all competitions and scored once between 1950–57 at White Hart Lane.[4]

Honours

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Tottenham Hotspur

Football League First Division Winners: 1950–51

References

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  1. ^ Hugman,B,J, (Ed) The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p82. Retrieved 20 May 2010
  2. ^ "Colin Brittan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  3. ^ 1950-51 Champions Retrieved 20 May 2010
  4. ^ Topspurs A-Z of players Retrieved 2 November 2012
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