Syd Tuffnell

Sydney James Tuffnell (11 October 1904 – 1990) was an English professional footballer. Born in Sheffield, he joined Blackpool from Worksop Town in 1927, making 90 Football League appearances for the club.^[1]

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Full name	Sydney James Tuffnell
Date of birth	11 October 1904
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Date of death	1990 (aged 85–86)
Position(s)	Wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Worksop Town
1927–1934	Blackpool	90	(4)
1934–1937	Wigan Athletic	108	(9)
	Buxton
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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He was signed by Wigan Athletic in August 1934.^[2] He spent three seasons at the club, scoring nine goals in 108 Cheshire League appearances.^[3] In June 1937, he joined Buxton.^[4]

1. ^ Syd Tuffnell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
2. ^ "Wigan Athletic Sign". The Liverpool Echo. 7 August 1934. p. 4.
3. ^ Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-91-9.
4. ^ "Players' Moves". The Liverpool Echo. 24 June 1937. p. 10.

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