Peter Suddaby
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Peter Suddaby is an English
former professional football
er. He played as a defender
.
and Wycombe Wanderers
, Suddaby began his professional career with Blackpool
in 1970, and went on to make over 300 league appearances in a decade at the club. He made his debut for Blackpool on 23 January 1971, in a defeat at West Ham United
in the fourth round of the FA Cup
. He made a twelve League appearances in the 1970–71
season, at the conclusion of which Blackpool were relegated to Division Two
after one season in the top flight.
In 1971–72
, Suddaby appeared in all but the final league game of the season. He scored two goals – against Leyton Orient
in a 4–1 victory at Bloomfield Road
on 9 October 1971, and in a 5–0 whitewash of Watford
, also at home, on New Year's Day.
During a single-goal defeat by Fulham
on 30 November 1974, Suddaby damaged his back and had to have a disc removed to alleviate the problem. As a consequence, he missed almost the rest of the 1974–75 campaign.
Over the next three seasons, Suddaby made 102 league appearances. In 1975–76
, he made 38 league appearances and scored four goals – two of which came in a 3–2 victory over Luton Town
at Bloomfield Road on 4 October 1975.
In 1976–77
, Suddaby was an ever-present in new manager Allan Brown's teams, helping the club to a fifth-placed Division Two
finish.
The following season, 1977–78
, Suddaby scored Blackpool's goal in the opening league game of the season, at home to Oldham Athletic
. He went onto make 39 more appearances in the league campaign, at the end of which Blackpool were relegated to Division Three
for the first time.
In 1978–79
, under new manager Bob Stokoe
, Suddaby appeared in 42 of Blackpool's 46 league games, scoring twice.
Suddaby's final season at Blackpool, 1979–80
, saw him start in fifteen of the first sixteen league games, before he was sold to Brighton & Hove Albion
in November 1980. His final game for Blackpool was in a single-goal home defeat to Swindon Town
on 27 October 1979.
After 23 league games for Brighton, Suddaby had a short stint at Wimbledon
, before returning to Wycombe Wanderers
in 1982 for his final spell as a player.
, in 1987, nearly five years after hanging up his boots. His managerial career was unsuccessful, however, and he left the club in January 1988 after only five league wins from 25 matches.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
er. He played as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Playing career
After spells as an amateur with Skelmersdale UnitedSkelmersdale United F.C.
Skelmersdale United F.C. are a football club from Skelmersdale, West Lancashire competing in the Northern Premier League Division One North. The club is a member of both the Liverpool F.A. and the Lancashire County Football Association.-The first 75 years:...
and Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
, Suddaby began his professional career with Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
in 1970, and went on to make over 300 league appearances in a decade at the club. He made his debut for Blackpool on 23 January 1971, in a defeat at West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
in the fourth round of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
. He made a twelve League appearances in the 1970–71
Blackpool F.C. season 1970-71
The 1970–71 season was Blackpool F.C.s 64th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing bottom...
season, at the conclusion of which Blackpool were relegated to Division Two
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
after one season in the top flight.
In 1971–72
Blackpool F.C. season 1971-72
The 1971-72 season was Blackpool F.C.s 65th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing sixth....
, Suddaby appeared in all but the final league game of the season. He scored two goals – against Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in a 4–1 victory at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
on 9 October 1971, and in a 5–0 whitewash of Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
, also at home, on New Year's Day.
During a single-goal defeat by Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
on 30 November 1974, Suddaby damaged his back and had to have a disc removed to alleviate the problem. As a consequence, he missed almost the rest of the 1974–75 campaign.
Over the next three seasons, Suddaby made 102 league appearances. In 1975–76
Blackpool F.C. season 1975-76
The 1975-76 season was Blackpool F.C.s 69th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing tenth, with a symmetrical record of fourteen wins, fourteen draws and fourteen losses.Mickey Walsh was the club's top scorer for...
, he made 38 league appearances and scored four goals – two of which came in a 3–2 victory over Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
at Bloomfield Road on 4 October 1975.
In 1976–77
Blackpool F.C. season 1976-77
The 1976-77 season was Blackpool F.C.s 70th season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing fifth....
, Suddaby was an ever-present in new manager Allan Brown's teams, helping the club to a fifth-placed Division Two
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
finish.
The following season, 1977–78
Blackpool F.C. season 1977-78
The 1977-78 season was Blackpool F.C.s 71st season in the Football League. They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing twentieth, their lowest League position since 1928...
, Suddaby scored Blackpool's goal in the opening league game of the season, at home to Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. He went onto make 39 more appearances in the league campaign, at the end of which Blackpool were relegated to Division Three
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
for the first time.
In 1978–79
Blackpool F.C. season 1978-79
The 1978-79 season was Blackpool F.C.s 72nd season in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English football, finishing twelfth....
, under new manager Bob Stokoe
Bob Stokoe
Robert "Bob" Stokoe was an English footballer and manager who was able, almost uniquely, to transcend the traditional north-east rivalry between the region's footballing giants, Newcastle United and Sunderland....
, Suddaby appeared in 42 of Blackpool's 46 league games, scoring twice.
Suddaby's final season at Blackpool, 1979–80
Blackpool F.C. season 1979-80
The 1979-80 season was Blackpool F.C.s 73rd season in the Football League. They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the third tier of English football, finishing eighteenth....
, saw him start in fifteen of the first sixteen league games, before he was sold to Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
in November 1980. His final game for Blackpool was in a single-goal home defeat to Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
on 27 October 1979.
After 23 league games for Brighton, Suddaby had a short stint at Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
, before returning to Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
in 1982 for his final spell as a player.
Managerial career
Suddaby was appointed manager of his final club, Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
, in 1987, nearly five years after hanging up his boots. His managerial career was unsuccessful, however, and he left the club in January 1988 after only five league wins from 25 matches.
Post-retirement
Suddaby is now a maths teacher and lives in Chalfont St Giles with is wife and daughterExternal links
- "Suddaby and Moncur depart" - Tottenham Hotspur Mad