Francis Hudspeth was an English

England

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 footballer

Football (soccer)

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, who most notably played for Newcastle United

Newcastle United F.C.

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. His position was defender

Defender (football)

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Hudspeth spent nineteen seasons at Newcastle, from 1910 to 1929. This makes him the joint longest servant for the club along with Billy McCracken

Billy McCracken

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. During his time at the club he became a popular figure amongst the fans and gained the nickname 'Old Surefoot' for his reliability. He captained the team from 1923 to 1926 but was demoted to vice-captain following Hughie Gallacher's

Hughie Gallacher

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 arrival at the club. Hudspeth was also known for his ability to score penalties and twenty-five of his thirty-seven goals at Newcastle came from the penalty spot.

He is second only to Jimmy Lawrence

Jimmy Lawrence

James "Jimmy" Lawrence was a Scottish football player and later manager. A goalkeeper he played for Newcastle United between 1904 and 1921....

 for making the highest amount of appearances for Newcastle, taking part in 472 games. He also represented England

England national football team

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 at international level.