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Sid McClellan

1925 – 2000

English footballer

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Lived 1925 – 2000 (aged 75). Sid McClellan was a British association football player.

Sidney Benjamin McClellan (11 June 1925 – 16 December 2000) was a professional footballer who played for Chelmsford City, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient.

Football career McClellan joined Spurs from Chelmsford City in August 1949. A speedy, free-scoring inside forward he made his debut on 23 September 1950 against Sunderland. He was a member of the push and run side which won the 1950-51 Football League. McClellan played a total of 70 games and scored on 32 occasions in all competitions for the club. He joined Portsmouth in a £5,000 deal in November 1956 and featured in 37 Football League matches and scoring nine goals. McClellan ended his playing career at Leyton Orient, where he went on to make 12 appearances and score on four occasions. After retiring as a player he was the coach for the successful non-league side Dagenham and took them to the 1969-70 FA Amateur Cup Final.

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Sidney Benjamin McClellan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sid McClellan?

English footballer (1925-2000)

When was Sid McClellan born?

Sid McClellan was born on 11 June 1925 in Bromley.

When did Sid McClellan die?

Sid McClellan died on 16 December 2000.

What was Sid McClellan's occupation?

Sid McClellan was an association football player.

What nationality was Sid McClellan?

Sid McClellan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sid McClellan

· Wikidata: Q7507845

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