Summary
Derek James Possee (born 14 February 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger. In a professional career which lasted from 1963 to 1979, Possee made over 400 league appearances, scoring over 100 league goals. He is Millwall's third all-time leading scorer, with 87 goals in all competitions.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek James Possee[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Southwark, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1963 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1967 | Tottenham Hotspur | 19 | (4) |
| 1967–1973 | Millwall | 223 | (79) |
| 1973–1974 | Crystal Palace | 53 | (13) |
| 1974–1977 | Leyton Orient | 80 | (11) |
| 1977 | St Patrick's Athletic | ? | (?) |
| 1977–1979 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 53 | (17) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Born in Southwark, Possee began his career as an apprentice at Tottenham Hotspur, before becoming a professional there. In January 1964 he scored on his debut in a 3–1 victory over Aston Villa at White Hart Lane. [4]
Possee also played in the Football League for Millwall, Crystal Palace and Leyton Orient.
He signed for St Patrick's Athletic in October 1977 under Barry Bridges and scored twice on his debut on the 16th.
Possee then spent three seasons in the North American Soccer League with the Vancouver Whitecaps, helping them to win the Soccer Bowl in 1979.
Possee suffered tragedy in his post playing career life. His son Danny, aged 22, was shot and killed by police in 1992 whilst they were executing a warrant for a narcotics arrest.[5]
Honours edit
References edit
- ^ "Derek Possee". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Vernon, Leslie; Rollin, Jack, eds. (1976). Rothmans Football Yearbook. 1976–77. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 290. ISBN 978-0-362-00259-1.
- ^ Tarrant. Millwall: The Complete Record. p. 534.
- ^ "Tottenham Football/ Premier League debut scorers".
- ^ Vancouver Sun news report Archived 8 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 21 June 2010
External links edit
- Derek Possee at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- NASL career stats
- Sporting Heroes
- Millwall Hall of Fame