Cecil Potter

Cecil Bertram Potter (14 November 1888 – 17 October 1975) was an English professional football player and manager.

Born in West Hoathly, West Sussex, he played for Melton, Ipswich Town and Norwich City. Potter served in World War I, and played for Tottenham Hostpur during this period. After a spell with Hull City. He began his managerial career as a player-manager for Hartlepools United in 1920 and led the club into its inaugural Football League season. He subsequently managed Derby County. He succeeded Herbert Chapman at Huddersfield Town and secured the club's third successive First Division title. He left the club in 1926, joining former club Norwich City of the Third Division South, remaining in this role until 1929.

Early life and playing career Cecil Bertram Potter was born on 14 November 1888 in West Hoathly.

He began his footballing career with local team Melton. He played 133 times scoring 33 goals during his spell with Norwich. World War I interrupted Potter's footballing career. After working as a dairy farmer in Sussex, Potter succeeded Herbert Chapman at Huddersfield Town ahead of the 1925–26 season. Huddersfield had won the two previous First Division titles prior to Chapman's departure to Arsenal. Potter won a third successive First Division title for the club in his first season, finishing five points clear of Arsenal. However, Potter resigned the role in August 1926, citing 'failing health and that of his family'.

He moved back into management in November 1926, joining former club Norwich City of the Third Division South. He left the club in January 1929 after a 5–0 FA Cup third round home defeat to amateur side Corinthians.

He died on 17 October 1975 in Sutton at the age of 87.

Honours As a manager Huddersfield Town Football League First Division: 1925–26