Ces Podd
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Cyril "Ces" Podd is a retired international footballer from Saint Kitts and Nevis
who played professionally in England. He was one of the first black players to establish themselves in English football.
. Over the next 14 years Podd made a total of 565 appearances for City in all competitions - a club record. He signed for Halifax Town
in August 1984, and later played with Scarborough
– with whom he secured promotion to the football league – and Ossett Town
.
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between 1999 and 2002. He currently coaches the underprivileged in Leeds.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis , located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island nation in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population....
who played professionally in England. He was one of the first black players to establish themselves in English football.
Club career
A student at the Bradford College of Art, Podd made his professional debut in September 1970 for Bradford CityBradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
. Over the next 14 years Podd made a total of 565 appearances for City in all competitions - a club record. He signed for Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
in August 1984, and later played with Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
– with whom he secured promotion to the football league – and Ossett Town
Ossett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
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International career
Podd played internationally for Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis national football team
The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association...
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Coaching career
Podd coached the Saint Kitts and Nevis national sideSaint Kitts and Nevis national football team
The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association...
between 1999 and 2002. He currently coaches the underprivileged in Leeds.