Colin Brittan (2 June 1927 – 4 April 2013) was an English professional
footballer
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who played for Bristol North Old Boys,
Tottenham Hotspur
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and
Bedford Town
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.
Playing career
Brittan began his career with
non-League club Bristol North Old Boys before joining Tottenham Hotspur in October, 1948. The
wing half played a significant part in the
push and run championship winning team of
1950-51 when he notched up eight appearances. Brittan played in a total of 45 matches in all competitions and scored once between 1950–57 at
White Hart Lane
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.
Topspurs A-Z of players
Retrieved 2 November 2012
Honours
Tottenham Hotspur
Football League First Division
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Winners: 1950–51
References
External links
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Team photo 1949-50
Brittan's obituary
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1927 births
2013 deaths
Footballers from Bristol
Men's association football wing halves
English men's footballers
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players
Bedford Town F.C. players
English Football League players