Ernie Phypers

Ernest Phypers (13 September 1910 – 1960) was an English professional footballer who played for Walthamstow Avenue, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Northfleet United and Doncaster Rovers.[1]

Ernie Phypers
Personal information
Full name Ernest Phypers
Date of birth 13 September 1910
Place of birth Walthamstow, England
Date of death 1960 (aged 49–50)
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Walthamstow Avenue 0 (0)
1932–1933 Aston Villa 0 (0)
1933 Tottenham Hotspur ? (?)
1933–1934 Northfleet United 0 (0)
1934–1936 Tottenham Hotspur 30 (0)
1939 Doncaster Rovers 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

Phypers began his career at non-league club Walthamstow Avenue. The wing half joined Aston Villa as an amateur in September 1932 before Tottenham Hotspur offered him a contract in May, 1933.[2] Phypers went on to play for the "Spurs" nursery club Northfleet United [3] until he signed professional forms for Tottenham in June, 1934. He played a total of 33 matches in all competitions for the "Lilywhites" between 1934 and 1936.[4] After leaving White Hart Lane Phypers signed for Doncaster Rovers and made a further three appearances. During World War II he made guest appearances for Clapton Orient, Southend United and West Ham United.[5]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 208. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. Phypers career Retrieved 6 July 2009
  3. Kent's nursery clubs Archived 3 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 6 July 2009
  4. Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 3 December 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. West Ham players Archived 4 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 6 July 2009
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