Ralph Wetton (6 June 1927 – 2 June 2017) was an English professional

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who played for Cheshunt, Tottenham Hotspur,

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and Aldershot.

Playing career

Born in Winlaton, Wetton joined Tottenham Hotspur from non-league Cheshunt in August 1950, where he had been a member of their London League-winning side. Signed as cover for Tottenham and Wales skipper Ron Burgess, he made his senior debut at wing half on 20 October 1951 in a fixture versus

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when Burgess was injured. He featured in 46 senior appearances in all competitions for the Spurs between 1951 and 1955. Wetton signed for

in June 1955 and went on make a further 36 appearances and scoring one goal.Wetton's Plymouth Argyle stats
Retrieved 16 July 2010 After leaving Plymouth he joined Aldershot in November 1956 and scored one goal in 50 matches. He then joined non-league

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as player-manager before returning to Cheshunt in 1960 where he was also appointed player-manager soon after his arrival. He was sacked at the end of the 1961–62 season after which he became involved in the founding of

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where he remained as a committee member for many years after. Wetton's brother Albert played league football for Brighton & Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra.Obituary - Ralph Wetton
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2019

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wetton, Ralph 1927 births 2017 deaths People from Winlaton Footballers from Tyne and Wear Footballers from County Durham English footballers Association football wing halves Cheshunt F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Aldershot F.C. players Harlow Town F.C. players English Football League players