Harry Haddock

Henry Haddock (26 July 1925 – 18 December 1998) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back and spent almost his entire career with Clyde. He was also selected in the Scotland squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He was renowned for his long throw in ability.

Club career Haddock was born in Glasgow and began his senior career at Exeter City while with the RAF during World War II, stationed in the Midlands. Haddock also appeared for Renfrew Juniors.

He joined Clyde in September 1949 (though a serious injury almost ended his career before it began)

In 14 years as a senior and international footballer, Haddock was never booked, sent off, or even admonished by a referee.

International career In the 1950s, Haddock along with Tommy Ring, and Archie Robertson were three of 49 junior players to later earn full international honours for that decade.

Haddock made his international debut came against the Mighty Magyars team in 1954. His international career was somewhat less auspicious, as Scotland won only one of the six games he featured in, which included two heavy defeats by England, 7–2 in 1955 and 4–0 in 1958. Following the 7–2 defeat, Haddock was publicly praised by Stanley Matthews for his refusal to resort to foul play. The latter match would prove to be his final international appearance, as despite his selection in the 1958 FIFA World Cup squad, he did not feature in the finals in Sweden.

In addition, Haddock was also selected to play in seven Scottish League XI matches, winning on all seven of his appearances, with his solitary goal from the penalty spot against the Football League XI at Hampden Park in 1955. British Army, and three Scottish clubs.

Death Haddock died in Rutherglen, Glasgow in 1998.

Honours Clyde Scottish Cup: 1954–55, 1957–58 Scottish Division Two: 1951–52, 1956–57, 1961–62 Supplementary Cup: 1951–52 Friendship Cup: 1960–61 (co-winners) Glasgow Cup: 1951–52, 1958–59 Runner-up: 1949–50, 1956–57 Glasgow Charity Cup: 1951–52 1957–58, 1960–61 Runner-up: 1958–59

Individual Sunday Mail Footballer of the Year: 1959 SPFA Merit Award: 1991 Clyde FC Hall of Fame: 2012