Barrie Betts

Barrie Betts (18 September 1932 – 17 November 2018)[1] was an English professional footballer who played at centre back.

Barrie Betts
Personal information
Date of birth (1932-09-18)18 September 1932
Place of birth Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Date of death 17 November 2018(2018-11-17) (aged 86)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1957 Barnsley 55 (0)
1957–1960 Stockport County 112 (0)
1960–1964 Manchester City 101 (5)
1964–1965 Scunthorpe United 7 (0)
Managerial career
1970–1972 Lancaster City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

He was born in Barnsley and transferred from Stockport County in 1960 to Manchester City with whom he stayed until 1964 before transferring to Scunthorpe United.

In this time at City he made 101 league appearances scoring five goals plus a further eight appearances in the FA Cup and eight League Cup appearances (scoring one goal).

He finished his career with non-league club Lancaster City. He managed the team between 1970 and 1972.

References

Specific
General
  • Barrie Betts at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  • Ray Goble with Andrew Ward, Manchester City - A Complete Record


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