Russell Blake (footballer) explained

Russell Blake
Fullname:Russell Timothy Blake
Birth Date:24 July 1935
Birth Place:Colchester, England
Position:Winger
Years1:1955–1961
Clubs1:Colchester United
Caps1:58
Goals1:8
Clubs2:Sudbury Town

Russell Timothy Blake (born 24 July 1935) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger for Colchester United.

Biography

Born in Colchester in Essex, Blake signed for Colchester in 1955.[1] He made his debut against Leyton Orient on 8 September 1955, and went on to make 58 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals.[2] He left the club in 1961 and signed for non-League Sudbury Town.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.coludata.co.uk/player.asp?pid=212 Player profile - Russell Blake
  2. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/colchester/colchester.html Colchester United