Ken_Nethercott

Ken Nethercott

Ken Nethercott

English footballer

Kenneth Walter Samuel Nethercott (22 July 1925 - 14 December 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Norwich City F.C. in 1959 with – from left, standing: Roy McCrohan, Ralph Hunt, Ken Nethercott, Barry Butler, Ron Ashman, Matt Crowe; crouched from left: Errol Crossan, Terry Allcock, Terry Bly, Jimmy Hill and Bobby Brennan.

Nethercott began his career as an amateur with Cardiff City before signing a professional contract with Norwich City in 1947. He stayed at Carrow Road for 12 years, making 416 appearances for the Canaries; 378 in the league.[1]

On 14 December 2007, Norwich City announced Nethercott's death at the age of 82.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "NORWICH CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  2. [2]
    CITY LEGEND NETHERCOTT DIES | Norwich City | News | First News | First News

Sources

  • Canary Citizens by Mark Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt, published by Jarrold Publishing, (2001), ISBN 0-7117-2020-7


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