Cecil Blakemore

Cecil Blakemore (8 December 1897 – September 1963) sometimes known as Cyril Blakemore, was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League, most notably for Crystal Palace, Brentford and Norwich City. He also played League football for Bristol City and Swindon Town.

Career

Early years An inside forward, Blakemore began his career as an amateur in non-League football in his native West Midlands, playing for Heath Villa, Redditch, Stourbridge and Fairfield Villa. He had a spell with First Division club Aston Villa during the 1921–22 season, but did not make a first team appearance. He had a slow start to life at Selhurst Park, making just 24 appearances during the 1922–23 and 1923–24 seasons, though he managed five goals in his 12 appearances during 1923–24. having made 141 appearances and scored 56 goals during five years with the club. a campaign in which the Bees set a record of 21 home wins. Blakemore made another 40 appearances the following year, scoring 13 goals, before leaving Brentford in May 1931. Blakemore scored 28 goals in 83 games during two seasons at Griffin Park.

Norwich City Blakemore moved to Third Division South club Norwich City in August 1931. He made 70 appearances over the course of two seasons, as the Canaries pushed for promotion to the Second Division.

Swindon Town At age 35, Blakemore was brought in by manager Ted Vizard to replace Third Division South club Swindon Town's record goalscorer Harry Morris in June 1933. He scored eight goals in 27 appearances before being released at the end of the 1933–34 season.

Brierley Hill Alliance Blakemore ended his career with a spell at Birmingham & District League club Brierley Hill Alliance.

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