| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney James Tuffnell | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1990 (aged 85–86) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Worksop Town | |||
| 1927–1934 | Blackpool | 90 | (4) |
| 1934–1937 | Wigan Athletic | 108 | (9) |
| Buxton | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sydney James Tuffnell (11 October 1904 – 1990) was an English professional footballer. Born in Sheffield, he joined Blackpool from Worksop Town in 1927, making 90 Football League appearances for the club.
He was signed by Wigan Athletic in August 1934. He spent three seasons at the club, scoring nine goals in 108 Cheshire League appearances. In June 1937, he joined Buxton.
References
- Syd Tuffnell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- "Wigan Athletic Sign". The Liverpool Echo. 7 August 1934. p. 4.
- Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-91-9.
- "Players' Moves". The Liverpool Echo. 24 June 1937. p. 10.
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