About Clifford Woodhead
Lived 1908 – 1985 (aged 76–77). Clifford Woodhead was a British association football player.
Clifford "Cliff" Woodhead (17 August 1908 – June 1985) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He made over 300 appearances for Hull City in the Football League and FA Cup and has been included in various fan best ever Hull City XI teams.
Playing career Woodhead was born in Darfield, Barnsley and played for a number of local Yorkshire non-league teams including Dearne Valley Old Boys, Ardsley Athletic and Frickley Colliery, before catching the attention of Barnsley and Hull City. He had a trial at Oakwell for Barnsley before signing for Hull City in 1930. During the war he continued to play for Hull City in the wartime competitions and also made guest appearances for York City, whilst serving in the Royal Navy, after the war he played briefly for Goole Town.
Managerial career Woodhead was appointed trainer at Hull City in 1948, guiding the juniors to the Northern Intermediate League title in 1953.
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Who was Clifford Woodhead?
footballer (1908-1985)
When was Clifford Woodhead born?
Clifford Woodhead was born on 17 August 1908 in Darfield.
When did Clifford Woodhead die?
Clifford Woodhead died in 1985.
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Clifford Woodhead was an association football player.
What nationality was Clifford Woodhead?
Clifford Woodhead was British.
Sources & further reading
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