Player List 1967-82, A-B
These lists have been compiled in a similar format to the Best Years Player Lists (see Players Lists for the Best Years 1950-67),
Links: Players List 1967-82, C-D Players List 1967-82, E-G Players List 1967-82, H-K Players List 1967-82, L-N Player List 1967-82, O-R Player List 1967-82, S-Z
ACKERMAN Tony Charles George
Born Islington, 20 Feb 48
Position CH
Seasons for BTFC 67
BTFC appearances 1 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Leyton Orient
From BTFC to Bexley
Other clubs before/after BTFC West Ham (am)/?
Notes Pro with Orient Nov 66, to BTFC on trial 9/67, stayed to end of season but not signed permanently
ADAMS Clive
Born ?
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 67
BTFC appearances 2 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Peterborough
From BTFC to Bletchley Town
Other clubs before/after BTFC Chelsea (am)/St Neots, Bourne Town
Notes Triallist not retained. At Bletchley by 1/68
ADAMS Lou
ALBURY William Frederick (Bill)
Born Portsmouth, 10 Aug 43
Position MF
Seasons for BTFC 67
BTFC appearances 7 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Yeovil
From BTFC to Waterlooville
Other clubs before/after BTFC Portsmouth, Gillingham/Botley
Notes Pro with Portsmouth 10/51, to Gillingham 7/59. Played against BTFC for Gillingham in FA Cup in 59/60 . To Yeovil summer 60 (SL championship medal 63/4). To BTFC summer 67, released summer 68. Was player-manager at Waterlooville by 69/70 and later also at Botley (Hampshire).
Alan Alexander (above)
Billy Best (right)
Roger Barron (below left)
Kevin Blackwell (below right)
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ALEXANDER Alan
Born Cumbernauld, 1 Nov 41
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 71-73
BTFC appearances 155 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Corby
From BTFC to [retired]
Other clubs before/after BTFC Glenluce Athletic, Bradford PA/
Notes To Bradford PA summer 59, at Corby by 62/3. To BTFC as triallist 11/71, signed permanently shortly afterwards. Released end 73/4, believed to have retired ,
ALLCOCK David (Dave)
Born 23 in 6/71
Position MF
Seasons for BTFC 70
BTFC appearances 4 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Bedford Avenue
From BTFC to Kempston
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/Potton
Notes Amateur, triallist in reserves 9/70, stayed for rest of season. To Potton from Kempston summer 72. Left Potton Dec 1972 to work in Manchester area.
BAILLIE James (Jim)
Born Scotland, dob n/k
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 72
BTFC appearances 19 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Cambridge City
From BTFC to Dunfermline
Other clubs before/after BTFC Lochore Welfare, Celtic, Alloa/Berwick
Notes With Alloa 64-69. To Cambridge City summer 69. To BTFC as triallist 8/72, signed permanently soon afterwards but released summer 73 to Dunfermline. At Berwick 74/5 and 75/6.
BAKER David
Born 18 in early 82
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 81
BTFC appearances 2 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from [Youth]
From BTFC to Wootton BC
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes From Youth team, sub in last ever home match, April 81/2, started at Nuneaton in last ever match the following week. To Wootton summer 82. Brother of Martin.
BAKER Martin
Born ?16 in early 82
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 81
BTFC appearances 1 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from [Youth]
From BTFC to Wootton BC
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes From youth team, only appearance v Witney late 81/2. At Wootton by early 82/3. Brother of David
BALDRY William Joseph (Bill)
Born Luton, 9 July 56
Position FB
Seasons for BTFC 77
BTFC appearances 6 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Cambridge Utd
From BTFC to Hitchin
Other clubs before/after BTFC Vauxhall Motors, Luton (am), /Bishop's Stortford, St Albans (two spells), Barnet, Vauxhalls, Hitchin (both second spells), Barton Rovers
Notes Pro with Cambridge Utd 3/76, to BTFC 10/77, to Hitchin (first spell) 12/77 to end 78/9, St Albans (first spell) 82/3. Barnet 83/4 to 86/7, St Albans (second spell) later in 86/7. Second spell at Vauxhalls late 80s. Hitchin (second spell) 89/90 to 91/2. Later managed Brache Sparta [South Midlands League] .
BARRETT David (Dave)
Born?
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 70
BTFC appearances 3 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from [South Africa]
From BTFC to Limerick
Other clubs before/after BTFC Arsenal (am), Guildford, Cambridge Utd/St Patrick's Athletic
Notes At Guildford 59/60 to 64/5, to Cambridge Utd summer 65. To BTFC as triallist 11/70, not retained. Had been playing in South Africa since leaving Cambridge Utd. To Limerick Jan 71, at St Patricks' by Sept 72.
BARRON Roger William
(see photo above)
Born Northampton, 30 June 47
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 69-71
BTFC appearances 137 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Northampton
From BTFC to Bletchley Town
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Dunstable
Notes Signed pro for Northampton 7/65. BTFC summer 69, to Dunstable Nov 71. Retired after Dunstable due to injuries. Lives in Northampton. Father Bill played for Wolves, Charlton, Northampton and Kettering late 40s-early 50s and also played county cricket for Lancashire and Northants.
BASTIN Michael
Born 16 in early 82
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 81
BTFC appearances 11 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from [Youth]
From BTFC to Wootton BC
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes Debut late 81/2, from youth team, at Wootton by early 83
BENSLEY Roger
Born
Position D
Seasons for BTFC 73
BTFC appearances 3 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Peterborough
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes Amateur triallist from 8/73, lived at St Neots, signed pro Sept 73
BEST William James Blaikley (Billy)
(see photo above)
Born Gartcosh, 7 Sep 43
Position MF
Seasons for BTFC 78-81
BTFC appearances 205 BTFC goals 17
To BTFC from Northampton
From BTFC to Corby
Other clubs before/after BTFC Pollock Jnrs, Northampton, Southend/[retired]
Notes Two spells at Northampton-signed pro from Scottish junior football July 62, to Southend Jan 68 (£4,000 fee), back to Northampton Sept 73 (£3,000). Was painter and decorator in partnership with Graham Felton. To BTFC summer 78, left after 81/2. Retired after leaving Corby in 83. Promotion winner at Southend 71/2 and Northampton 75/6.. One of the few players to have scored for the same club (Northampton) in all four divisions of the Football League.
BLACKWELL Kevin Patrick
(see photo above)
Born Luton, 21 Dec 58
Position G
Seasons for BTFC 77
BTFC appearances 5 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from Cambridge Utd
From BTFC to Barton Rovers
Other clubs before/after BTFC Electrolux/Boston, Barnet (twice), Scarborough, Notts Co, Torquay, Huddersfield, Plymouth, Sheffield Utd.
Notes Signed summer 77. Had moved to Barton by end 77/8, played for them in FA Vase final (loser’s medal) that season. Barnet Dec 78, To Boston summer 80 ((£5,000 fee), loser's medal again in FA Trophy for Boston 84/5. Back to Barnet summer 86, Scarborough 11/86, Notts Co 11/89, Torquay 1/93, Huddersfield 8/93, Plymouth 8/95. Later managed Leeds, Luton, Sheffield Utd, Bury (Lancs). Player-coach when at Plymouth. Has also coached at Huddersfield, Bury, Sheffield Utd, Crystal Palace, Barnet, QPR, Cardiff , and currently (2020) Middlesbrough, frequently, as now, assisting Neil Warnock. Was assistant manager at Leeds before becoming manager. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Blackwell.
BOYD Ian
Born Greenock, date n/k
Position MF
Seasons for BTFC 71-72
BTFC appearances 60 BTFC goals 3
To BTFC from Pollock
From BTFC to Bletchley Town
Other clubs before/after BTFC Pollock, Dumbarton, Hamilton Acads/Wolverton
Notes At Dumbarton 68-70, Hamilton 70-71. Amateur in reserves start 71/2, turned pro during season. Released summer 73. Wolverton by 12/74
BOYLE Kevin
Born?
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 77
BTFC appearances 1 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Queen’s Park [Scotland]
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes Guested, and scored, v Peterborough in friendly at end of 77/8, but not signed
BRACKLEY Philip (Phil)
Born?
Position D
Seasons for BTFC 68-71
BTFC appearances 3 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from [Youth]
From BTFC to Ampthill
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Kempston
Notes Youth team player used in some MFC matches 68/9-71/2. Played for Potton when not needed. PM at Kempston from start 82/3 to 12/82.
BRIDGE Ronald (Ron)
Born 21 in 1/77
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 76
BTFC appearances 4 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Kempston
From BTFC to Kempston
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Ampthill, Potton
Notes Non-contract player , returned to Kempston 3/77, at Ampthill by start 79/80, still there 82/3, to Potton summer 84
BRISTOW Robert J (Bobby)
Born Age 16 in 9/65
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 67-68
BTFC appearances 49 BTFC goals 10
To BTFC from QPR
From BTFC to Barnet
Other clubs before/after BTFC Arsenal/Barnsley (trial)
Notes England schoolboy international. To QPR from Arsenal (where contract was cancelled) Nov 66. To BTFC summer 67 (with Lou Adams). Suspended from 12/68 to 3/69 for failing to turn up for reserve match, released end 68/9 . Given trial by Barnsley 11/69 but left after one day (according to Liverpool Echo 8 Nov 69).
BROWN, Bill
BROWN Joseph (Joe)
Born Nevis (West Indies), 26 in 78/9
Position CF
Seasons for BTFC (1) 72-73, (2)77-78
BTFC appearances (1) 1, (2) 69 BTFC goals (1) 0, (2) 29
To BTFC from (1)[Youth] (2) Desborough
From BTFC to (1) Desborough, (2) Potton
Other clubs before/after BTFC [after 2nd spell] / Hitchin, Ampthill, Kempston
Notes Came to UK at age 16. In reserves as amateur from 72/3, one first team appearance in 73/4. At Desborough by 2/76. Second spell began 2/78 (as pro), to Hitchin 11/78 aafter a few games with Potton as a non-contract player. Ampthill by 81/2, Kempston by 3/83. At some point played in USA. Managed West Indian XI in Bedford Sunday League.
BROWN Peter
Born 16 in 2/71
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 70-71
BTFC appearances 2 BTFC goals 0
To BTFC from [Youth]
From BTFC to ?
Other clubs before/after BTFC ?/?
Notes Youth team player 2/70 when BTFC forced to play reserves in EPFC at Chelmsford, and a similar appearance the following season. Nothing else known.
BUCK Anthony Rowland (Tony)
Born Clowne, 18 Aug 44
Position F
Seasons for BTFC 74-75
BTFC appearances 7 BTFC goals 1
To BTFC from Northampton
From BTFC to ?[retired]
Other clubs before/after BTFC Eastbourne, Oxford Utd, Newport Co, Rochdale, Bradford City (loan)/?
Notes To Oxford as pro summer 62, Newport Dec 67 , Rochdale Feb 69 (£5,000 fee), broke leg Feb 70, Bradford City Jan 72, Northampton Jan 73 (£2,000). TO BTFC summer 74, suffered serious injury early in season, retained for 75/6 but failed to recover and released. Appears not to have played again.
BURDETT Glen
Born date n/k but under 18 in 70/1
Position W
Seasons for BTFC 74-77
BTFC appearances 115 BTFC goals 8
To BTFC from MK City
From BTFC to Wellingborough
Other clubs before/after BTFC Northampton Spencer, Coventry, Walsall, Kettering/Irthlingborough
Notes Coventry apprentice 1970-2, Walsall summer 72 (released after trial), at Kettering by 1/73, MK City by 1/74, to BTFC - in exchange for Ray Silous -week ending 13/12/74. To Wellingborough on loan 9/77, permanently soon after. At Irthlingborough by 80/1. Managed Long Buckby mid 80s.
Glen Burdett (see above)
BURRIDGE Peter John
Born Harlow, 30 Dec 33
Position MF
Seasons for BTFC 67-68
BTFC appearances 59 BTFC goals 10
To BTFC from Charlton
From BTFC to [retired]
Other clubs before/after BTFC Hitchin, Harlow, Bishops Stortford (twice), WBA, Walthamstow Ave, Barnet, Leyton O, Millwall, C Palace/
Notes Amateur up to and including Barnet-at Hitchin by 10/52, Harlow by 1/53, Bishops Stortford summer 54, played as amateur for WBA while in RAF (early 56/7), Walthamstow Ave later 56/7 but back at Stortford Feb 57, Barnet summer 57, turned pro for Orient 4/58, Millwall 8/60 (£2,000 fee), , promotion winner for them 61/2, Palace 6/62 (£10,000 fee), promotion winner with them in 63/4. Charlton 11/65. To BTFC summer 67, released summer 69 and became a publican at Sawbridgeworth, Herts, press reports saying he had retired as a player. Later retired to Elsenham, Essex (see http://www.bsfc.co.uk/)
BYRNE Steven (Steve)
Born?
Position IF
Seasons for BTFC 68-71
BTFC appearances 60 BTFC goals 7
To BTFC from Wootton BC
From BTFC to Ampthill
Other clubs before/after BTFC /Kempston, Potton, Wootton
Notes Amateur in reserves from 67/8, signed pro 12/69. Sometimes referred to in reports as "Gerry"- was this an error or a nickname (after Liverpool full back of 60s?). Declined reduced terms summer 72. At Kempston by 8/74, Potton 8/75, back to Wootton 11/75, still there 81/2.