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Mel Capleton

b. 1973

English footballer (born 1973)

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About Mel Capleton

Born 1973. Mel Capleton is a British association football player.

Melvyn David Capleton (born 24 October 1973) is an English former professional football goalkeeper.

Career Capleton began his career with Southend United in 1990. Three years later, he joined Billy Ayre's Blackpool on a free transfer. Due to his role as back-up to the Seasiders first-choice goalkeeper Lee Martin, Capleton only made eleven league appearances in his three years at Bloomfield Road. He was released in May 1996.

After two years with Billericay Town, Leyton Orient offered Capleton a return to the professional game. After only a month with the Londoners, his first club, Southend, signed him for just one game in October 1998. He returned to the club on a permanent basis, however, in March the following year.

Capleton went on to make 56 appearances for Southend in two years. His third season at Roots Hall was spent on loan to Grays Athletic. He made the move permanent in 2002.

He signed for St Albans City in the summer of 2004 but was released at the end of the season. He then joined his former club Billericay Town for a season.

In 2007, he joined Canvey Island as goalkeeping coach.

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Melvyn David Capleton

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Who is Mel Capleton?

English footballer (born 1973)

When was Mel Capleton born?

Mel Capleton was born on 24 October 1973 in London Borough of Hackney.

What is Mel Capleton's occupation?

Mel Capleton is an association football player.

What nationality is Mel Capleton?

Mel Capleton is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mel Capleton

· Wikidata: Q6810669

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