Sid Cavendish

Sidney William Cavendish (28 February 1876 – 20 July 1954) was an English professional footballer who played at inside-forward for various clubs around the turn of the 20th century.

Football career Cavendish was born in Burton-on-Trent and started his football career playing for nearby Overseal Town. In May 1898, he was spotted by a scout from Southern League champions, Southampton and he moved to the south coast, together with his teammate, goalkeeper John Joyce.

Cavendish spent his first season at The Dell in the reserves, scoring 22 goals. His first-team debut came on 6 January 1900, when he took the place of the former England international Harry Wood at inside-left for the visit of Gravesend United. The "Saints" celebrated the start of the new century in style, with Cavendish scoring in a memorable 8–0 victory.

Described as "a gentlemanly player, often winning esteem and respect from many of his opponents", followed by five appearances in 1901–02.

In the 1902 close-season, Cavendish dropped into the Hampshire League with Freemantle before moving in 1904 to the East End of London with Clapton Orient.

In the summer of 1906, Cavendish moved to Salisbury, Wiltshire and joined Salisbury City, firstly as a player and later as a trainer, remaining with the City side into the late 1920s.