Eddie Cliff Explained

Eddie Cliff
Fullname:Edward Cliff[1]
Birth Date:1951 9, df=y
Birth Place:Liverpool, England
Position:Full back
Youthyears1:1967–1970
Youthclubs1:Burnley
Years1:1970–1973
Clubs1:Burnley
Caps1:21
Goals1:0
Years2:1973–1975
Clubs2:Notts County
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:1974
Clubs3:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:1975–1976
Clubs4:Chicago Sting
Caps4:16
Goals4:0
Years5:1976–1979
Clubs5:Tranmere Rovers
Caps5:50
Goals5:4
Years6:1979–1981
Clubs6:Rochdale
Caps6:26
Goals6:0
Totalcaps:121
Totalgoals:4

Edward Cliff (born 30 September 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back. Active in both England and the United States, Cliff made over 120 career appearances.

Career

Cliff began his career with Burnley, and made 21 league appearances between 1970 and 1973.[2] Cliff then moved to Notts County, making five appearances in the 1973–74 season.[3] Cliff then spent a loan spell at Lincoln City, making three appearances,[4] before moving to the North American Soccer League to play with the Chicago Sting.[5] Upon his return to the Football League in 1976, Cliff played with Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Simpson, Ray. 1996. The Clarets Collection 1946–1996. Burnley FC. 0-9521799-0-3. 55–56.
  2. Web site: BURNLEY : 1946/47 - 2007/08. 22 June 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. Web site: NOTTS COUNTY : 1946/47 - 2007/08. 22 June 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  4. Web site: LINCOLN CITY : 1946/47 - 1986/87 & 1988/89 - 2007/08. 22 June 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  5. Web site: NASL career stats. 22 June 2009. NASL Jerseys.
  6. Web site: TRANMERE ROVERS : 1946/47 - 2007/08. 22 June 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  7. Web site: ROCHDALE : 1946/47 - 2007/08. 22 June 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.