About Cyril Spiers
Lived 1902 – 1967 (aged 65). Cyril Spiers was a British association football player, manager, scout and association football coach.
Cyril Henry Spiers (4 April 1902 – 21 May 1967) was an English football goalkeeper who played for Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He later went on to manage at Football League clubs for more than twenty years.
Playing career
Spiers began his playing career at Halesowen Town during World War I and signed for Aston Villa in 1920, where he made 104 League and 8 FA Cup appearances over a seven-year career, competing with Tommy Jackson for a regular place. He made his debut on Christmas Day 1920, in a 4–3 defeat to Manchester United. He fell into dispute with the club over money and left to manage Norwich City in June 1946.
Spiers died on 21 May 1967 aged 65.
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Who was Cyril Spiers?
English footballer and manager (1902-1967)
When was Cyril Spiers born?
Cyril Spiers was born on 4 April 1902 in Witton.
When did Cyril Spiers die?
Cyril Spiers died on 21 May 1967.
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Cyril Spiers was an association football player, manager, scout and association football coach.
What nationality was Cyril Spiers?
Cyril Spiers was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cyril Spiers. https://biography.guide/cyril-spiers/
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