Scottish footballer (1874–1917)
Thomas Clifford (14 August 1874 – 19 January 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Glossop.[1] He also played in the Scottish League for Motherwell and Ayr.[4][5]
Personal life
Clifford served as a private in the Royal Scots Fusiliers during the First World War and was killed in France on 19 January 1917.[3] He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.[6]
Career statistics
References
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 60. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ "Thomas Clifford". The Straw Plaiters. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ a b "They Died in the Conflict in Season 1916–1917" (PDF). p. 1. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ a b c Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- ^ "Clifford Tom Nottingham Forest 1905". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "Thomas Clifford". Hatters Heritage. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
