Albert Smailes Wetton (23 October 1928 – 17 December 1996) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra.[1] He was on the books of Tottenham Hotspur without playing for their first team, and also played non-league football for clubs including Cheshunt, Gravesend & Northfleet and Haywards Heath.[2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Albert Smailes Wetton[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1928-10-23)23 October 1928[1] | ||
Place of birth | Winlaton,[1] England | ||
Date of death | 17 December 1996(1996-12-17) (aged 68)[1] | ||
Place of death | Enfield,[1] England | ||
Position(s) | Utility player | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Dartford | |||
19??–1949 | Cheshunt | ||
1949–1951 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | (0) |
1951–1953 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | (0) |
1953–1954 | Crewe Alexandra | 2 | (0) |
1954–195? | Gravesend & Northfleet | ||
1957–19?? | Haywards Heath | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Wetton's brother, Ralph, played professional football for Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle and Aldershot.[4]
Albert Wetton, former professional with the Spurs and Brighton and Hove, made his debut at centre-forward and paved the way for Haywards Heath's first goal, scored after six minutes by Dave Standing.
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