Clarence Grenville Spencer (5 August 1909 – 1979) was an English

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who played in the

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for

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, Barrow and

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Career

Spencer played for Butler's Hill and was on

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's books, though without appearing for the first-team, before joining

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side

in June 1930. After making his debut at

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in a 2–0 win over Swansea Town on 11 October 1930, he became a first-team regular. He scored his first goal in the

seven days later, in a 3–0 win over

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. However, after breaking an ankle on 26 January 1931, in a 3–1 home defeat to Everton, he lost his place to

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and failed to win it back upon his recovery. He played just four games the next season and was given a free transfer in May 1932. He moved on to

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, Barrow and

Career statistics

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Spencer, Clarence 1909 births 1979 deaths People from Gedling (district) Footballers from Nottinghamshire English men's footballers Men's association football wingers Birmingham City F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players Barrow A.F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players English Football League players