Best Years Players F-H
For notes on how these details have been compiled see Players Lists for the Best Years 1950-67.
Links: Best Years Players A-B Best Years Players C-E Best Years Players J-R Best Years Players S-Z
FAHY John Joseph
Born Paisley, 13 May 43
Position CF
Seasons for BTFC (1) 61-63, (2) 66-67
BTFC appearances (1) 52, (2) 21 BTFC goals (1) 30, (2) 4
To BTFC from (1) Letchworth, (2) Cambridge United
From BTFC to (1) Oxford United, (2) Margate
Other clubs before/after BTFC [before first spell] Luton (am), St Neots/: [after second spell] /Germiston Callies (SA), Toronto Metros
Notes Signed pro end 61/2 after appearing v BTFC for Letchworth in FA Cup and then as amateur in reserves. Two spells at BTFC -to Oxford for £2500 Feb 64, then transferred from Oxford to Cambridge Utd and then back to BTFC late 66/7. Transfer listed at start of 67/8, left for Margate 9/67. Later emigrated from Canada to Australia (1986) and now (2019) lives in Toronto..
FARQUHAR Douglas Methven (Doug)
Born Methil, 11 June 21
Position WH
Seasons for BTFC 55-56
BTFC appearances 117 BTFC goals 3
To BTFC from Hereford
From BTFC to New York Hakoah
Other clubs before/after BTFC St Andrew's Utd, Distillery, Arsenal, Reading/?
Notes Signed pro for Arsenal May 44, to Reading Sept 50, Hereford summer 52, to BTFC summer 54 (lived in Essex while playing for Hereford and refused terms for 54/5). Emigrated to USA 5/57, one cap for USA v England in Los Angeles, 1959. Died 2005
FAULKNER Sidney Frank
Born 1927, place n/k
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 49-56
BTFC appearances 103 BTFC goals 28
To BTFC from Marston Shelton
From BTFC to St Neots
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Biggleswade
Notes Initially appeared as amateur (debut 49/50), turned pro for 51/2 season. Testimonial v Northampton, 55/6 (raised £300). Transferred to St Neots Dec 56, to Biggleswade summer 58. Died 1983.
FENN George F
Born Poplar, Jan quarter 39
Position CF
Seasons for BTFC 59-60
BTFC appearances 6 BTFC goals 2
To BTFC from West Ham
From BTFC to Tonbridge
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Bexleyheath
Notes England youth international. First registered West Ham 1/56. Released at own request autumn 60.
FISHER Kenneth Douglas Walter (Ken)
Born Southampton, 30 Sept 21
Position WH or CH
Seasons for BTFC 51-54
BTFC appearances 150 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Watford
From BTFC to Biggleswade
Other clubs before/after BTFC Bitterne Nomads, Southampton/
Notes Not related to Peter. Guested for Bristol City in WW2. Southampton 46/7, Watford 47/8 to 50/1. To BTFC summer 51, released summer 55. Released by Biggleswade 1/57, said he intended to retire. Died 1989
FISHER Peter McArthur
Born Edinburgh, 17 Feb 20
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 54
BTFC appearances 26 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Wrexham
From BTFC to Dunstable
Other clubs before/after BTFC Northampton, Shrewsbury/
Notes At Northampton 47/8 to summer 50, Shrewsbury 50/1, Wrexham 51/2 to 53/4. To BTFC summer 54, released summer 55. Had "retired" by 4/57, when working as a printer in Watford, but reappeared for Dunstable by 12/57. Died 2010. Not related to Ken.
FLYNN Thomas B (Tommy)
Born ?Scotland, age 27 in 11/63
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 63
BTFC appearances 6 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Hinkley
From BTFC to Holbeach
Other clubs before/after BTFC St Roch's (jnrs), St Mirren, Folkestone, Northampton, Wisbech, Cheltenham/Rothwell, Rushden, Wellingborough
Notes Signed pro for St Mirren from junior football Nov 58, after completing National Service. To Folkestone summer 59, Northampton autumn 1960, Wisbech Jan 61 (in same deal as Bela Olah), Cheltenham summer 61, Hinckley ?62. To BTFC on trial Oct 63, released before end of season.
FOGG Ronald William James (Ron)
Born Tilbury, 3 June 38
Position CF or MF
Seasons for BTFC 66-68
BTFC appearances 147 BTFC goals 37
To BTFC from Hereford
From BTFC to Chelmsford
Other clubs before/after BTFC Grays, Tilbury, Southend, Weymouth, Aldershot, /Stevenage, Woodford, Dartford
Notes England amateur international triallist while with Grays. To Southend 1959, Weymouth summer 1960, Aldershot summer 63, Hereford 65. Signed summer 66 for undisclosed fee. Released summer 69, initially joined Chelmsford on trial but then permanently. After retiring became secretary at Brentwood FC. Brother-in-law of Alan Wright.
FROST Philip (Phil)
Born London, age 25 in 1960
Position FB or WH
Seasons for BTFC 57-58
BTFC appearances 31 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Weymouth
From BTFC to Sittingbourne
Other clubs before/after BTFC Royal Army Signals Corps/Christchurch (NZ)
Notes Joined Weymouth ?1955 from Army team in Dorset league. To BTFC Jan 58, released summer 59 to Sittingbourne. Emigrated to NZ 60s, played for NZ Touring XI in Western Pacific
GAGE Lawrence Albert (Larry)
Born Walthamstow, 10 Sept 22
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 51-52
BTFC appearances 84 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Gillingham
From BTFC to [?retired]
Other clubs before/after BTFC Walthamstow Ave, Leyton O, Fulham, ??[Canadian club], Fulham, Aldershot/?
Notes Two spells at Fulham (1944-6 and 48-50) either side of a period in Canada and with Aldershot. Promotion winner with Fulham in Div 2 48/9. Aldershot summer 46-summer 48, Gillingham 50/1, to BTFC summer 51. Sometimes referred to as Albert. Left in summer 53 to devote more time to his business as a publican in Colchester area. Died 1996
GARDINER Douglas (Dougie)
Born Douglas (?Lanarkshire) , 29 March 17
Position WH
Seasons for BTFC 51-54, 56
BTFC appearances 92 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Luton
From BTFC to [retired]
Other clubs before/after BTFC Auchinleck Talbot/
Notes To Luton from Scottish junior football 1938, prisoner of war in Germany while in RAF 1942-5, Club captain in 1940s and had acted as player-coach in his last season there. To BTFC summer 1951, reserve team captain in 53/4, acting joint player-manager (with Jack Wilkins) for part of 53/4. Retired summer 55, became first team trainer/coach to 58, then physio 58-61, assistant manager and caretaker manager briefly in 61. One emergency appearance in 56/7. Testimonial v All Star XI, 58/9. Died Feb 1980.
GARWOOD Leonard Frank (Len)
Len Garwood (left) and Colin Gill
Born Raniphet (India), 28 July 23
Position FB or WH
Seasons for BTFC (1) 52-53, (2) 54-58
BTFC appearances (1) 76, (2) 98 BTFC goals (1) 0, (2) 1
To BTFC from (1 Tottenham, (2) Ulster City (Toronto)
From BTFC to (1) Ulster City, (2) St Neots
Other clubs before/after BTFC [before first spell] Eaton Bray, Waterlows, Dunstable, Cambridge City, Hitchin [all am]/
Notes To Spurs from Hitchin summer 1946. To BTFC Sept 52. Lived in Toronto 5/54 to 4/55, played for Ulster City club there, but remained on BTFC books and rejoined in summer 55. Testimonial v Eastern Command (Army) XI 57/8. Released summer 59. With St Neots 59/60 and 60/1, then ?retired. Died 1979
GIBSON David James (Dave)
Born Runcorn, 18 March 31
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 59
BTFC appearances 11 BTFC goals 2
To BTFC from Headington
From BTFC to Trowbridge
Other clubs before/after BTFC Everton, Swindon/?
Notes England youth international. Everton 1950 to Nov 54, Swindon 54-7, to Headington summer 57, to BTFC (?fee) Oct 59. Released summer 60. To Trowbridge on trial at start of 60/1-thought later to have played in N Wales. Died 2014.
GILL Colin
(see photo above)
Born date and place n/k
Position IF or CF
Seasons for BTFC 52-58
BTFC appearances 1 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Rushden
From BTFC to Potton
Other clubs before/after BTFC Bedford BC, RAF Henlow, Kempston/Biggleswade, Potton
Notes Appeared as amateur in "A" team from 51/2, with Kempston 53/4 and 54/5, Rushden 55/6, also played for RAF Henlow while on National Service. BTFC reserve debut Aug 56, but also played sometimes for Kempston until signed pro 9/58. Released summer 59. At least two spells at Potton.
GILMOUR Robert (Bobby)
Born ?Scotland, date n/k
Position CF
Seasons for BTFC 63
BTFC appearances 3 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Stirling
From BTFC to Rushden
Other clubs before/after BTFC Bathgate Thistle, Livingston Utd, Stonyburn Jnrs, Partick, /Potton
Notes With Partick 1957-58, Stirling 58-63. Scored 5 of the 10 goals v Gravesend Reserves (A) in 63/4. Released summer 64.
GOSS William (Billy)
Born place n/k, age 20 in 8/59
Position CH
Seasons for BTFC 59-60
BTFC appearances 2 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Rushden
From BTFC to Eynesbury
Other clubs before/after BTFC Bedford North End, GF United, Potton/?
Notes Had trial at Portsmouth while with Potton (58/9). To BTFC from Rushden summer 59, released summer 61. Died 2018
GOUNDRY William (Bill)
Born Middlesbrough, 28 March 34
Position WH
Seasons for BTFC 61-64
BTFC appearances 156 BTFC goals 5
To BTFC from Brentford
From BTFC to Hastings
Other clubs before/after BTFC Huddersfield (am)/?
Notes Signed pro for Brentford 4/55. Had been successful middleweight boxer in the Army during National Service. To BTFC on free transfer summer 61, released summer 65. Died 2012
GRAY James Roy (Jimmy)
Photo on right showing Jimmy Gray in the Hampshire nets by courtesy of the Southern Daily Echo
Born Southampton, 19 May 26
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 51-53
BTFC appearances 111 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Arsenal
From BTFC to Salisbury FC
Other clubs before/after BTFC Salisbury Corinthians (am)/
Notes First class cricket for Hampshire 1948-66 (see above photo), opening batsman in their championship winning side of 1961, later chairman of the club's cricket committee. Signed for BTFC summer 51, released summer 53 because he wanted to move nearer to his cricketing base in Hampshire. Retired from football 1958 to concentrate on cricket. Later deputy head of Stroud School, Romsey and partner in a sports goods business with former Hants colleague Peter Sainsbury. Died 31 October 2016.
GREENWOOD Roy Tony
Born Croydon, 22 May 31
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 59
BTFC appearances 3 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Crystal Palace
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC Beckenham/Dulwich Hamlet
Notes Transfer listed for £500 by Palace summer 59 but joined BTFC presumably without a fee. Released summer 60. Player coach at Dulwich by 61. Died 2011
GREGORY Anthony Charles (Tony)
Born Luton, 16 May 37
Position MF
Seasons for BTFC 66
BTFC appearances 7 BTFC goals 3
To BTFC from Toronto Steelers
From BTFC to Hastings
Other clubs before/after BTFC Vauxhall Motors (am), Luton, Watford, Bexley/Dover, Barnet, Stevenage, Wolverton
Notes To BTFC summer 66 but released to Hastings after a few weeks. England Youth international. Turned pro at Luton summer 55, FA Cup finalists’ medal with them 59. £6000 fee on transfer to Watford March 60. PC at Toronto Steelers 65/6, and later at Barnet; PM at Stevenage. Became PM at Wolverton (summer 72) and later general manager to 1976. Later in business in Cheshire.
GREGORY Terence (Terry)
Born ?Sheffield, age 22 in 8/56
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 56
BTFC appearances 2 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Sheffield Wednesday
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC Ecclesfield Colley Rovers/?
Notes First registered Sheff Wed 6/55 after trial in their "A" team late 54/5. To BTFC summer 56, shared reserve duties with Ben Kinchin. Released summer 57.
HADDINGTON William Raymond (Ray)
Born Bradford, 18 Nov 23
Position IF
Seasons for BTFC 54
BTFC appearances 12 BTFC goals 4
To BTFC from Halifax
From BTFC to Juventus (Australia)
Other clubs before/after BTFC Bradford PA (am), Bradford C, Oldham, Man C, Stockport, Bournemouth, Rochdale/?
Notes Signed pro for Bradford City summer 46, Oldham 47-50, Man City Nov 50-Dec 51, Stockport Dec 51-Summer 52, Bournemouth summer 52-Nov 52, Rochdale Nov 52-Nov 53, then Halifax. To BTFC summer 54, released summer 55. Died 1994 in Australia
HALL Frederick (Freddie)
Born Worksop, 24 Nov 24
Position CF or MF
Seasons for BTFC 49-51
BTFC appearances 64 BTFC goals 9
To BTFC from Birmingham
From BTFC to Eynesbury
Other clubs before/after BTFC Whitwell (Derbyshire)/
Notes To Birmingham from Whitwell 3/47. To BTFC summer 49, released summer 52. Became PM at Eynesbury, then manager (succeeded by Frank O'Hagan summer 72), later chairman of club. Manager of Hunts county XI and President of Hunts FA 1991. Died 2006. The Freddie Hall Trophy is presented annually to Eynesbury's player of the year.
HALL Peter
Born Stoke-on-Trent, 29 Sept 39
Position IF or CF
Seasons for BTFC 65-67
BTFC appearances 103 BTFC goals 60
To BTFC from Yeovil
From BTFC to Gillingham
Other clubs before/after BTFC Stoke, Port Vale, Bournemouth/Margate
Notes Joined Port Vale summer 58, to Bournemouth 61 (signed by Basil Hayward), Yeovil 62. SL championship medal at Yeovil 63/4. Signed summer 65, rejoining Hayward. To Gillingham (rejoining Hayward again) Nov 67 for £1500. Persistent knee injuries forced retirement after Margate. (See Wikipedia entry)
HANCOCK Peter
Born Doncaster, Jan quarter 29
Position WH
Seasons for BTFC 52-54
BTFC appearances 28 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Arsenal
From BTFC to Borehamwood
Other clubs before/after BTFC Portsmouth (am)/?
Notes FL records show signed pro for Arsenal 10/49 post Navy service, cancelled 31/3/51. Google [self-authored?] says also played for Borehamwood and "retired due to injury in his 20s"; age 73 in 2002. Became property master at Borehamwood film studios (Watford Observer 30 Oct 2002).
HARRIES David
Born date and place n/k
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 59
BTFC appearances 1 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from ?
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes “Local triallist”, not retained
HARRIS Peter
Born Wootton, 14 July 1948
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 66-70
BTFC appearances 53 BTFC goals 4
To BTFC from Wootton BC (juniors)
From BTFC to /Bletchley Town
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Wootton BC, MK City, Kempston, Wootton
Notes England schools triallist 63/4. From junior football, in reserves from 65/6. To Bletchley late Feb 71, to Wootton as permit player summer 73. To MK City summer 74. At Kempston by 3/77. Back to Wootton by 1/78
HAWKES Barry
Born Easington, 21 March 38
Position IF
Seasons for BTFC 62
BTFC appearances 18 BTFC goals 8
To BTFC from Hartlepools
From BTFC to St Neots
Other clubs before/after BTFC Shotton Colliery, Luton, Darlington/Horden Colliery
Notes Brother of Ken. Luton 55-60, to Darlington summer 60, Hartlepools summer 61, to BTFC summer 62, shortly after his brother's signing. Released summer 63. Returned to north east 65. Died Feb 2016.
HAWKES Kenneth Kilby (Ken)
Born Easington, 6 May 33
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 62
BTFC appearances 5 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Peterborough
From BTFC to St Neots
Other clubs before/after BTFC Shotton Colliery, Luton/Dunstable
Notes Brother of Barry. To Luton from Shotton Oct 51, FA Cup finalists’ medal with Luton 59. To Peterborough summer 61 (£2000 fee), BTFC summer 62 on a free transfer following serious injuries, captained reserves to Metropolitan League Professional Cup at end of 62/3 but then released to St Neots. Died 2015
HAWKSWORTH Anthony (Tony)
Born Sheffield, 15 Jan 38
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 58-64
BTFC appearances 180 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Manchester Utd
From BTFC to Rushden
Other clubs before/after BTFC none
Notes England schools and youth international. One first team appearance at Man Utd (55 to 58) but also won three consecutive FA Youth Cup winners' medals for them (see interesting background in his Wikipedia entry). To BTFC Dec 58. Testimonial v Ipswich 64/5, released at end of season. Played for Rushden with PM Terry Murray, then retired. Worked as gas meter reader until 1995. Now lives in Derbyshire.
HAYES Vernon (“Vic”)
Born Yorkshire, age 27 in 7/49
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 49-50
BTFC appearances 82 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Gravesend
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes Signed summer 49. Captain from late in 49/50 to 50/1. Released at end of 50/1.
HEATH Dennis John
Born Chiswick, 28 Sept 34
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 61
BTFC appearances 19 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Brentford
From BTFC to Trowbridge
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Dover, Chertsey
Notes With Brentford 52 to 61, to BTFC summer 61, released at end of season to Trowbridge. At Dover by 63/4, PM at Chertsey by 66/7. Died 2006
HECKMAN Ronald Ernest (Ron)
Born Peckham, 13 Nov 29
Position IF
Seasons for BTFC 62-64 (plus emergency appearance 68/9)
BTFC appearances 81 BTFC goals 15
To BTFC from Crystal Palace
From BTFC to Dorking
Other clubs before/after BTFC Ilford, Southall, Bromley, Leyton O, Millwall/
Notes Signed Jan 63. Released summer 65 to become PM of Dorking, later coached Aveley. Manager of BTFC 67-69 (made one emergency appearance as sub in 68/9). Five England amateur international caps at Bromley before turning pro at Orient. Died 1990
For a more detailed biography go to Managers and Coaches, 1945-82
HENDERSON John
Born Date and place n/k
Position MF or D
Seasons for BTFC (1) 66, (2) 71, (3) 77
BTFC appearances (1) 2, (2) 41, (3) 17 BTFC goals (1) 0, (2) 2, (3) 1
To BTFC from (1) ?, (2) Bletchley Town, (3) Kempston
From BTFC to (1) Biggleswade, (2) Bletchley Town, (3) Kempston
Other clubs before/after BTFC Biggleswade (after first spell), Kettering, Wealdstone (between second and third spells), Wootton BC, Kempston again (after third spell)
Notes Made a few reserve appearances early 67, then played twice for first team in EPFC, left end 66/7. At Biggleswade start 67/8, at Bletchley by 10/70. Returned there after second spell with BTFC 71/2. Re-signed Sept 77 as a non-contract player due to business committments, returned to Kempston summer 78, Wootton later that season, back at Kempston by mid 82/3. Lived at Felmersham.
HEPPLE Gordon
Born Sunderland, 16 Sept 25
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 56-60
BTFC appearances 108 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Norwich
From BTFC to Kempston
Other clubs before/after BTFC Hylton Colliery, Sunderland (am), Middlesbrough/[retired]
Notes Turned pro at Middlesbrough summer 45. Had been selected for England "B" in 1951 but broke leg shortly beforehand. To Norwich summer 54 (£5000 fee according to Daily Herald 10/6/54), to BTFC summer 56. One emergency appearance in goal for first team 59/60, several more for reserves. Player coach at BTFC 60/1. Became PM at Kempston and continued as manager after stopping playing (until 69). Printer. Died 1980.
HICKS William J
Born date and place n/k
Position IF
Seasons for BTFC 50
BTFC appearances 4 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Watford
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes Triallist, not retained
HOLLAND E John (Johnny)
Born ?Canning Town, 1927
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 50-54
BTFC appearances 186 BTFC goals 39
To BTFC from Arsenal
From BTFC to Biggleswade
Other clubs before/after BTFC Swindon (guest)/?
Notes Joined Arsenal as amateur 1945 (Guested for Swindon during 45/6 ). To BTFC late in 50/1, released summer 55.. Left Biggleswade 11/55. Lived in Essex. (Exact date of birth uncertain).
HOOLEY Joseph Winston (Joe)
Born Barnsley, 26 Dec 38
Position CF
Seasons for BTFC 61
BTFC appearances 1 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Bradford PA
From BTFC to Accrington
Other clubs before/after BTFC Bolton (am), Barnsley, Sheff Utd, Workington, Wisbech, Cambridge City, Holbeach/Dover, Ramsgate, Burton, Holbeach, Poole, Worksop.
Notes Barnsley 56/7, Sheff Utd 12/57 to summer 58, Workington 58/9, Bradford PA 59-61 (three short non league spells in between these clubs). To BTFC summer 61, Suspended for missing training soon after arriving, then released. Briefly with Accrington 11/61, (one FL appearance later expunged when they left the League), at Dover by 12/61, Ramsgate by summer 62, Burton by 12/62. Second spell at Holbeach in 63/4, Poole early in 64/5, at Worksop by 1/65. Later coached the Sudan national team (1972) and at IBK Keflavik (Iceland) , Molde FK, Lillestrom SK and Bodo Glimt (all in Norway), 1973-84. Won Norwegian league and cup with Lillestrom, 1977 and 1978. [Thanks to Accrington historian Gregor Lindberg and see "Joe is Quite a Rollling Stone" in Thanet Times, 6/10/64].
HORNE Henry Leslie (Les)
Born Dudley, 2 May 23
Position CH
Seasons for BTFC 54
BTFC appearances 24 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Walsall
From BTFC to Cradley Heath
Other clubs before/after BTFC Netherton Wanderers, Herman Smith's Works, WBA, Plymouth/?
Notes To WBA from junior football 1948, to Plymouth July 1952 (reported £4,000 fee), Walsall Nov 52. To BTFC summer 1954, released a year later. Captained Cradley Heath in 55/6 and 56/7. Died 1986
HOWE Denis Cecil
Born West Ham, 14 Sept 28
Position FB or CH
Seasons for BTFC 59-60
BTFC appearances 46 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Aldershot
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC West Ham, Darlington, Southend/?
Notes West Ham 1949-51, Darlington 51-54, Southend Sept 54 for a "small fee" (after a month's trial)-summer 58, Aldershot summer 58 ("small fee" again according to Western Mail 4/7/58). To BTFC summer 59, released summer 61. In summer 62 was rumoured to be signing for Maldon Town, managed by his old Southend colleague Kevin Baron, but not clear if he did (Coventry Evening Telegraph 21 July 62). In 2005 was living in Romford area-invited back to Southend for 50th anniversary of the first match at Roots Hall, in which he played in 1955/6.
HUGHES Harry (“Chick”)
Born 19 in summer 1959, place n/k
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 66
BTFC appearances 5 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Brentwood
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC Sunderland, Yiewsley, Wisbech, Bexley, Margate/?
Notes Triallist, not retained. Had been with Wisbech in 59/60, Margate 64 to 66. (For more details see http://www.margatefootballclubhistory.com/harryhughes.shtml)
HUGHES Thomas Gwynfor (Gwyn)
Born Blaenau Festiniog, 7 May 22
Position WH
Seasons for BTFC 56-57
BTFC appearances 56 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Northampton
From BTFC to St Neots
Other clubs before/after BTFC Blaenau Festiniog/[?retired]
Notes Northampton 1945-56, testimonial 1952. Represented Third Division South v North. Signed for BTFC summer 56, released summer 58. Died 1999 (Hugman)
HUKIN Arthur
Born Sheffield, 22 Oct 37
Position CF or IF
Seasons for BTFC 59-62
BTFC appearances 146 BTFC goals 108
To BTFC from Boston Utd
From BTFC to Corby
Other clubs before/after BTFC Sheff Wed, Bury/Dunstable, Biggleswade
Notes Scored twice in FL debut for Wednesday aged 17 in 1954. To Bury in 56/7 but serious injury led to free transfer to Boston summer 57. Signed for BTFC for £250 Dec 59-had married a Bedford girl and lived in town though playing for Boston. To Corby summer 63. At Biggleswade by 65/6. Painter and decorator. Died 1983
HYDE Stephen Leslie (Steve)
Born High Wycombe, 18 Dec 43
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 66
BTFC appearances 10 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Oxford Utd
From BTFC to [?retired]
Other clubs before/after BTFC Wycombe Wdrs/?
Notes Badly injured with Wycombe 62 and advised never to play again, but did so at Oxford (signed 1/65) and BTFC-signed summer 66, released later in season and probably forced to retire.