Ken Horne

Kenneth William Horne (25 June 1926 – 3 September 2015) was an English professional footballer and coach, best remembered for his 11 years in the Football League with Brentford, for whom he made over 220 appearances. He was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2015.

Playing career

Early years A right half, Horne began his career as an amateur with First Division club Wolverhampton Wanderers, failing to make a first team appearance and moving to fellow top-flight club Blackpool in 1947. Despite being described as "a player of great promise", an abundance of right halves at the club saw Horne right down the pecking order and he failed to make a first team appearance for the Tangerines. He departed the club in 1950. He established himself in the team during the 1951–52 season and made 38 appearances. Horne moved to across to right back during the 1959–60 season (making way for Ken Coote) and made 22 appearances in what was to be his penultimate season at Griffin Park.

Personal life Horne was married to Joyce and during his early years with Brentford, He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 65 and underwent surgery which prolonged his life. He died in September 2015, aged 89.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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1950–51