Bert Lyons

Not to be confused with Herbert Lyon.
Bert Lyons
Personal information
Full name Albert Thomas Lyons
Date of birth 5 March 1902(1902-03-05)
Place of birth Hednesford, England
Date of death 10 May 1981(1981-05-10) (aged 79)
Place of death Great Yarmouth, England
Playing position Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1924 Port Vale 0 (0)
1925 Walsall 0 (0)
1926–1929 Clapton Orient 76 (0)
1930–1931 Tottenham Hotspur 54 (3)
Colwyn Bay
Total 130+ (3+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Albert Thomas (Bert) Lyons (5 March 1902 – 10 May 1981) was a professional footballer who played for Port Vale, Walsall, Clapton Orient, Tottenham Hotspur and Colwyn Bay.[1]

Playing career

Lyons, one of four brothers. Three of whom played League football[2] began his playing career at Port Vale before joining Walsall. In 1926, he signed for Clapton Orient where he featured in 76 matches. The full back signed for Tottenham Hotspur and featured in a further 57 games and scoring three goals – all penalties[2] between 1930–31.[3] Lyons ended his playing career at Colwyn Bay.

He died in Great Yarmouth on 10 May 1981.[2]

References

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 162. ISBN 1899468633. 
  2. ^ a b c Bert Lyons fact file Retrieved 17 June 2009
  3. ^ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 17 June 2009