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Sylvan Anderton

Sylvan Anderton

English footballer

Sylvan James Anderton (born 23 November 1934) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and Reading.[1] He played for Chelsea FC from 1959 to 1963.[2] He is based in Bideford in Devon.[2]

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Early life

Anderton was born in Reading.[3][4] He started playing football with Battle Athletic, a local amateur club which was later "adopted" by Reading FC.[5] In 1952, he signed as a centre forward for Reading FC, after scoring 43 goals in 27 matches for the club's junior team.[4]

Career

He made his debut for the Reading senior team on 20 December 1952, the fifth local player to appear that season.[6][3]

References

  1. [1]
    Sylvan Anderton at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  2. [2]
    Smith, Kathryn (12 January 2012). "Logbook sheds light on Glenn Miller mystery". North Devon Journal. ProQuest 915775710. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via ProQuest.
  3. [3]
    Sedunary, Alan (2003). Heaven on Earth: The Official History of Reading F.C. Yore Publications. p. 89. ISBN 1874427798.
  4. [4]
    "Villa's Norman Bullock is now with Chester". Sports Argus. 7 June 1952. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. [5]
    "Reading F.C. – News for supporters". Wokingham Times. 16 January 1953. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. [6]
    "Reading F.C. – News for supporters". Wokingham Times. 24 December 1952. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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