Berry Nieuwenhuys

Berry Nieuwenhuys (5 November 1911 – 12 June 1984) was a South African footballer who played predominantly for Liverpool, which he was contracted to from 1933 to 1947. He retired in 1947, returning to South Africa to be employed at the Transvaal Country Club.

He occupied the position of outside right, akin to an advanced winger, but could play on the opposite flank. Nieuwenhuys became noted for his pace, technical skill, power of shot, and adeptness at heading. He debuted against Tottenham Hotspur on 23 September, in a First Division fixture at White Hart Lane, as a replacement for Harry Taylor on the right wing. He registered his first goal a week later, on 30 September, against city rivals Everton. His 32nd-minute strike, along with Hanson's 60th-minute and English's 80th-minute goals, gave Liverpool a 3–2 win.

The club's overall performances in the league were unremarkable during manager George Patterson's eight-year tenure. Liverpool's league form deteriorated dramatically in the 1935-36 season, in which the club finished 19th. Patterson, suffering from stress and serious illness, resigned and was replaced by Southampton's George Kay.

Along with his pace and quicksilver feet Nieuwenhuys could also hit a venomous shot and he would often be seen cutting in from the wide berth to unleash an unstoppable strike at goal.

In 1939, in recognition of Nieuwenhuys reaching five years at the club, Liverpool rewarded their midfielder with a benefit match against city rivals Everton. The occasion attracted 13,000 people and generated £685 (equivalent to £123,000 in 2008 ).

He guested for both Arsenal and West Ham United as well as Lovell's Athletic, the works team for Lovell's sweet factory in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Nieuwenhuys had a passion for sports cars and, prior to enlistment, bought a Jaguar from Carroll Levis for £50. It remained in a journalist's garage for the duration of the war.

Nieuwenhuys returned to the club after the war. His place in the squad became uncertain in the 1946–47 season, which was the first season of competitive football since the league system's suspension. His final season yielded his only honour, the league championship under manager George Kay. He scored five times in 15 appearances. His teammates during this era included Jack Balmer, Bill Jones, Albert Stubbins, Billy Liddell and Bob Paisley. It would be the last of the club's league titles until the 1963–64 season. He retired in 1947, having briefly been installed as assistant professional at West Derby Golf Club. He returned to South Africa, assuming a similar responsibility at the Transvaal Country Club for World Golf Hall of Famer Bobby Locke. Nieuwenhuys continued his association with football through coaching, specifically for Southern Suburbs under manager Bernie Gibson, and the Callies

Nieuwenhuys supplemented his professional career by featuring for the baseball team Hurst Hawks, which included Liverpool colleagues Lance Carr and Ted Savage.

His surname's pronunciation presented a dilemma to many supporters, with even the Daily Express Arthur Simmons describing it as a "jigsaw". The name is pronounced " Nivvenhows " - from The Football Who's Who 1935.

HonoursLiverpool' Football League championship: 1946–47