Cliff Britton was a footballer and football manager. He was born 28 August 1909 in Hanham in Bristol and died 1 December 1975. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... Hanham is a village near Bristol, England, situated on the A431 between Bristol and Bath The village is reputed to have one of the oldest public houses in Britain, The Blue Bowl - thought to have started life as a tavern for Roman soldiers. ... Bristol is an English city and county and one of the two administrative centres of South West England (the other being Plymouth). ...

After playing amateur football, his professional playing career began with Bristol Rovers and after making over 50 appearances Britton was signed by Everton in 1930. At first he was deemed too frail and so he was playing in the reserves in the 1931-32 Championship season, but he was one of the stars of Everton's 1933 FA Cup win. He was one of the classiest playmakers of his era, who could produce miracles with short or long passes. Dixie Dean said that he was the best crosser of the ball that he played with. Dean joked that Britton's precision ensured that the laces on the ball were turned away when Dean had to head it. Britton made 242 appearances for Everton though only scoring three goals. Between 1934 and 1937 Britton also played nine times for England. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... Bristol Rovers F.C. is the oldest professional football team in Bristol, England. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... The FA Cups trophy is also known as the FA Cup. ... William Ralph Dean (January 22, 1907-March 1, 1980), popularly known as Dixie Dean, was an English football player, one of the most prolific centre forwards in English football history, who is best known for his exploits at Everton. ... William Ralph Dean (January 22, 1907-March 1, 1980), popularly known as Dixie Dean, was an English football player, one of the most prolific centre forwards in English football history, who is best known for his exploits at Everton. ... William Ralph Dean (January 22, 1907-March 1, 1980), popularly known as Dixie Dean, was an English football player, one of the most prolific centre forwards in English football history, who is best known for his exploits at Everton. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... First International Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 11 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First...

After the war, Britton was made manager of Burnley in October 1945. He quickly steered Burnley to promotion from the Second Division in the 1946/47 season and to the 1947 FA Cup final. He was appointed manager of Everton in 1948 as was regarded as a big improvement over the previous manager Theo Kelly. Burnley F.C. is a professional football club based in Burnley, in north-east Lancashire, England. ... Burnley F.C. is a professional football club based in Burnley, in north-east Lancashire, England. ... Second Division exists in: Spanish football league, Segunda división de la Liga English Football League Second Division Scottish Football League Second Division Welsh Football League Second Division USL Second Division English Isthmian League Second Division Belgian Second Division Italian football league, Serie B German Second Bundesliga This is a disambiguation... The FA Cups trophy is also known as the FA Cup. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Theo Kelly was manager of Everton Football Club from 1939 to 1948. ...

Unlike his predecessor Britton was an ex-player and was said to have easy-going approachability so confidence improved. Britton was also a disciplinarian and it was said that his ideal team would be eleven 'teetotallers'. However the Everton squad was of low quality and suffered eleven consecutive defeats in September to November of the 1950-51 season. In a desperate foray into the transfer market, Britton spent £28,000 on an uninspiring inside forward, Harry Potts from Burnley when a new centre forward was desperately needed. (He could have brought Tommy Lawton back for less money). In 1950-51 Everton were two points clear of the relegation zone but contrived to suffer a 6-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, while Chelsea beat Bolton 4-0 and so Everton were relegated on goal average. Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Burnley F.C. is a professional football club based in Burnley, in north-east Lancashire, England. ... Tommy Lawton (October 6, 1919 - November 6, 1996) was an English association footballer. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ...

With remarkable patience the Everton board gave Britton a vote of confidence. However in the summer of 1951, the board refused any more money for transfer fees and so Britton had to to rely heavily on a policy of youth rather than on big money buys. Consequently Everton spent three seasons in the Second Division finishing 7th and a worrying 16th before being promoted as runners-up in 1953-4. Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Second Division exists in: Spanish football league, Segunda división de la Liga English Football League Second Division Scottish Football League Second Division Welsh Football League Second Division USL Second Division English Isthmian League Second Division Belgian Second Division Italian football league, Serie B German Second Bundesliga This is a disambiguation...

The board continued to refuse transfer funds and Britton had disagreements with them. While Britton was abroad with the team the board wanted to appoint an acting manager. The board had also interferred with other decisions, but Britton had also made several mistakes such as dropping and then selling the talismanic Dave Hickson. Eventually Britton resigned from Everton in 1956 saying that "I want all managers to have the freedom to do the job for which they were appointed." A sub-committee of the board unsuccessfully ran the Everton team for the remainder of the season until Ian Buchan was appointed. Dave Hickson was born 30 October 1929 in Ellesmere Port. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Everton F.C. is an English football club from the city of Liverpool and was founded in 1878. ... Ian Buchan was manager of Everton Football Club from 1956 to 1958. ...

After a six month gap Britton became manager of Preston North End. In the next five years, Preston North End flirted with winning the League championship and Britton laid the foundations of a solid youth policy. Britton took the decision that would cause Tom Finney to play some of the best football of his life. At the age of 34, Finney was made centre-forward, where he was also to play three games for England. Finney was a revelation, scoring 23 goals the 1956-57 season and Preston finished third in the First Division. The next season they went one better - runners-up to Champions Wolves. However Preston North End were relegated after the 1960/61 season and so Britton resigned. Preston North End Football Club are a professional English football team. ... Preston North End Football Club are a professional English football team. ... Sir Tom Finney (born April 5, 1922) was an English association footballer famous for his loyalty to his league club, Preston North End F.C., and for his performances in the English national side. ... Sir Tom Finney (born April 5, 1922) was an English association footballer famous for his loyalty to his league club, Preston North End F.C., and for his performances in the English national side. ... Preston North End Football Club are a professional English football team. ... In sport, the First Division is usually the highest division of a league, and will often have promotion and relegation with divisions below. ... Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. is a Wolverhampton-based football club playing at Molineux. ... Preston North End Football Club are a professional English football team. ...

In 1961 he became manager of Hull City. Again he relied on youth rather than the transfer market until an injection of cash in 1964 allowed him to bring in new players such as Ken Wagstaff. Consequently Hull eventually won the Third Division championship in the 1965/66 season. He continued to trust the same group of players instead of bringing in new talent and so Hull's challenge for promotion to the First Division faltered. He resigned from Hull City in 1970. Hull City Association Football Club are an English football team based at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull. ... Hull City Association Football Club are an English football team based at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull. ... In sport, the Third Division is usually the third highest division of a league, and will often have promotion and relegation with divisions above and below. ... Hull City Association Football Club are an English football team based at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull. ... In sport, the First Division is usually the highest division of a league, and will often have promotion and relegation with divisions below. ... Hull City Association Football Club are an English football team based at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull. ...