Colin Tartt
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Colin Tartt is a former English
footballer.
from Alsager College (where he qualified as a teacher), initially on trial, in June 1972. His first appearance was as a substitute in a 7–0 drubbing at Rotherham United
on 26 August 1972, his first full debut was on 26 September that year in a 4–0 defeat at Bournemouth
. Tartt impressed, despite the embarrassing score-lines and became a regular in the side, however he had to be pulled away by the police
from Wrexham's Arfon Griffiths
on the full time whistle of Vale's 1–0 win at Vale Park
on 1 October 1973.
He was sold to Chesterfield
for £15,000 in March 1977, but returned to Vale on loan in October 1981. He regained his old position and was transferred back to the club for £15,000 the next month. He was a part of the Football League Fourth Division
promotion-winning squad in 1982–83
, but lost his place March 1984 and was given a free transfer in May 1985, moving on to Shepshed Charterhouse
. He marked his last appearance for the Valiants with a goal from the half-way line against Scunthorpe United
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer.
Playing career
Tartt joined Port ValePort Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
from Alsager College (where he qualified as a teacher), initially on trial, in June 1972. His first appearance was as a substitute in a 7–0 drubbing at Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
on 26 August 1972, his first full debut was on 26 September that year in a 4–0 defeat at Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
. Tartt impressed, despite the embarrassing score-lines and became a regular in the side, however he had to be pulled away by the police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
from Wrexham's Arfon Griffiths
Arfon Griffiths
Arfon Trevor Griffiths is a Welsh former football player and manager. During his playing career which lasted from 1959 to 1979, Griffiths played at both professional and international levels, before becoming a football manager.-Career:...
on the full time whistle of Vale's 1–0 win at Vale Park
Vale Park
Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950....
on 1 October 1973.
He was sold to Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
for £15,000 in March 1977, but returned to Vale on loan in October 1981. He regained his old position and was transferred back to the club for £15,000 the next month. He was a part of the Football League Fourth Division
Football League Fourth Division
The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season...
promotion-winning squad in 1982–83
1982–83 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1982–83 season was Port Vale's seventy-first season of football in the Football League, and their fifth successive season in the Fourth Division. John McGrath led the Vale to a club-record 88 points , which saw them win promotion in third place...
, but lost his place March 1984 and was given a free transfer in May 1985, moving on to Shepshed Charterhouse
Shepshed Dynamo F.C.
Shepshed Dynamo F.C. is a football team based in the small town of Shepshed in the North West of Leicestershire, England.Their home ground is called The Dovecote, which is situated on Butthole Lane. Football has been played on this ground for over 100 years...
. He marked his last appearance for the Valiants with a goal from the half-way line against Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
.
External links
- Profile at Chesterfield F.C.'s website