Norman Frederick Nielson (6 November 1928 – 1 January 2002) was a South African professional

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who played as a centre half.

Career

Born in Johannesburg, Nielson played for

Arcadia Shepherds Arcadia Shepherds are a South African association football club based in Arcadia, Pretoria. It is affiliated with the Football Association of Pretoria (FAP). History The club was founded in 1903, and was briefly renamed ''Arcadia United'' in th ...

, Charlton Athletic, Derby County,

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, Hull City,

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, Hinckley Athletic, Long Eaton United and Ripley Miners Welfare. He was one of three South African footballers to play for Hull City in the 1950s, the others being

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and Neil Cubie.

References

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