Kenneth Walter Samuel Nethercott (b. 22 July 1925 in Bristol

Bristol

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) is a former professional footballer. He was a goalkeeper.

Nethercott began his career as an amateur with Cardiff City

Cardiff City F.C.

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 before signing a professional contract with Norwich City

Norwich City F.C.

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 in 1947. He stayed at Carrow Road

Carrow Road

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 for 12 years, making 416 appearances for the Canaries; 378 in the league

The Football League

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. His final match for the club was on 28 February 1959 in an FA Cup

FA Cup

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 6th round match against Sheffield United

Sheffield United F.C.

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 at Bramall Lane

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-Cricket at the Lane:Bramall Lane opened as a cricket ground in 1855, having been leased by Michael Ellison from the Duke of Norfolk at an annual rent of £70. The site was then away from the town's industrial area, and relatively free from smoke. It was built to host the matches of local cricket...

. Nethercott was injured during the match and played the last 30 minutes with a dislocated shoulder. The match was part of Norwich's legendary 1958-59 cup run, when they reached the semi-finals as a third division side. Nethercott was replaced in the team after his injury by Sandy Kennon

Sandy Kennon

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. He won an England 'B' cap

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 in 1953.

After leaving Norwich, Nethercott briefly played local non-league football for Wisbech

Wisbech Town F.C.

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On 14 December 2007, Norwich City announced Nethercott's death at the age of 82.

Sources

• Canary Citizens by Mark Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt, published by Jarrold Publishing, (2001), ISBN 0-7117-2020-7