Brian Farley Explained

Brian Farley
Fullname:Henry Brian Farley
Birth Date:1 January 1927
Birth Place:Craven Arms, England
Position:Central defender
Years1:?–1949
Years2:1949–1951
Clubs1:Chelmsford City
Clubs2:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps2:1
Goals2:0

Henry Brian Farley (1 January 1927 – 1962) was an English professional footballer who played for Chelmsford City and Tottenham Hotspur.[1]

Playing career

Farley began his career at non-League club Chelmsford City before joining Tottenham Hotspur in July, 1949. The central defender made one appearance for the Lilywhites. His first and last senior match for Tottenham was against Middlesbrough on 18 August 1951 at Ayresome Park. In a 2-1 reverse, Farley scored an own goal[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman, B.J.. The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. 2005. 1-85291-665-6. 201.
  2. http://www.mehstg.com/midmatch.htm Farley's debut
  3. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/history_azofplayers.html Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players