Harry Haddock
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Henry "Harry" Haddock was a Scottish
footballer
who spent almost his entire career with Clyde
. He was also selected in the Scotland
squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup
.
Haddock was born in Glasgow
and as a left back joined Clyde in September 1949 and became a reliable fixture in the side over the following 13 seasons, latterly as captain. He enjoyed his fair share of ups and downs during this period: the Bully Wee were relegated in 1950-51
, 1955-56
and 1960-61
although they enjoyed an instant return as Second Division
champions on each occasion. Haddock also helped his side reach two Scottish Cup
Finals, both of which were won. In 1954-55
, Celtic
were defeated 1-0 in a replay, while in 1957-58
Hibernian
were defeated 1-0 at the first attempt.
Haddock's international career was somewhat less auspicious, as Scotland
won only 1 of the 6 games he featured in. This included two heavy defeats by England
, 7-2 in 1955 and 4-0 in 1958. Following the 7-2 defeat, Haddock was publicly praised by the great Sir Stanley Matthews for his refusal to resort to foul play. In 14 years as a senior and international footballer Haddock was never booked, sent off, or even admonished by any referee. The latter match would prove to be his final international appearance, as despite his selection in the 1958 World Cup squad, he did not feature in the finals in Sweden
. In 1959 Haddock was voted Scottish Player of the Year at the age of 34. In addition to the 6 full internationals, Haddock was also selected to play in seven Scottish League XI
matches.
Haddock died in Rutherglen
, Glasgow in 1998. He is survived by his wife Helen, sons Robert and Gerard and daughter Josephine. His eldest daughter Helen died in 2004.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer
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...
who spent almost his entire career with Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
. He was also selected in the Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup
1958 FIFA World Cup
The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European...
.
Haddock was born in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and as a left back joined Clyde in September 1949 and became a reliable fixture in the side over the following 13 seasons, latterly as captain. He enjoyed his fair share of ups and downs during this period: the Bully Wee were relegated in 1950-51
1950-51 in Scottish football
The 1950–51 season was the 54th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division A:Champions: HibernianRelegated: Clyde, Falkirk-Scottish League Division B:Promoted: Queen of the South, Stirling Albion...
, 1955-56
1955-56 in Scottish football
The 1955–56 season was the 59th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:Following league reconstruction League Division One was expanded from 16 to 18 teams with Airdrieonians and Dunfermline Athletic being promoted...
and 1960-61
1960-61 in Scottish football
The 1960–61 season was the 64th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: RangersRelegated: Clyde, Ayr United-Scottish League Division Two:Promoted: Stirling Albion, Falkirk...
although they enjoyed an instant return as Second Division
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
champions on each occasion. Haddock also helped his side reach two Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
Finals, both of which were won. In 1954-55
1954-55 in Scottish football
The 1954–55 season was the 58th season of competitive football in Scotland.Aberdeen won their first League Title.-Scottish League Division A:Champions: Aberdeen...
, Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
were defeated 1-0 in a replay, while in 1957-58
1957-58 in Scottish football
The 1957–58 season was the 61st season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish League Division One:Champions: HeartsRelegated: East Fife, Queen's Park-Scottish League Division Two:...
Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
were defeated 1-0 at the first attempt.
Haddock's international career was somewhat less auspicious, as Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
won only 1 of the 6 games he featured in. This included two heavy defeats by England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
, 7-2 in 1955 and 4-0 in 1958. Following the 7-2 defeat, Haddock was publicly praised by the great Sir Stanley Matthews for his refusal to resort to foul play. In 14 years as a senior and international footballer Haddock was never booked, sent off, or even admonished by any referee. The latter match would prove to be his final international appearance, as despite his selection in the 1958 World Cup squad, he did not feature in the finals in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. In 1959 Haddock was voted Scottish Player of the Year at the age of 34. In addition to the 6 full internationals, Haddock was also selected to play in seven Scottish League XI
Scottish League XI
The Scottish League XI is a representative side of the Scottish Football League. The team regularly played against the Football League and other national league select teams between 1892 and 1980. For a long period the annual fixture between the English and Scottish leagues was only second in...
matches.
Haddock died in Rutherglen
Rutherglen
Rutherglen is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1975, it lost its own local council and administratively became a component of the City of Glasgow. In 1996 Rutherglen was reallocated to the South Lanarkshire council area.-History:...
, Glasgow in 1998. He is survived by his wife Helen, sons Robert and Gerard and daughter Josephine. His eldest daughter Helen died in 2004.