Hugh Lindsay (footballer)
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Hugh Murray Lindsay is a former amateur footballer who played as an inside-forward for Great Britain
in the 1960 Summer Olympics
held in Rome
, as well as making two Football League appearances for Southampton
in 1961, making him the last amateur player to play for Southampton.
in west London
and attended St Clement Danes Grammar School before attending the University of London
and then training as a teacher.
He played his club football firstly with Wealdstone
before joining Kingstonian
. Whilst with Kinstonian, he continued his teacher training and after having been selected for the England amateur team, was picked for the Great Britain
team for the 1960 Summer Olympics
. Before the start of the Olympic tournament, he was signed by Southampton
of the Football League Second Division
on amateur terms in July 1960.
In the Olympics, Lindsay played in all three group stage matches in which Great Britain lost 4–3 to Brazil
, drew 2–2 with hosts Italy
and defeated Republic of China
3–2, finishing third in the group and were thus eliminated.
Although Lindsay had signed with Southampton in the summer of 1960, his teaching training commitments prevented him from playing for any of the "Saints" teams on a regular basis; furthermore, on most Saturdays he was required to turn out for Kingstonian. Although manager Ted Bates
tried his hardest to persuade him to sign as a professional, he preferred to concentrate on his profession as a teacher. Lindsay had made one appearance for the reserves
in March 1961, when he scored against Norwich City
, before Bates called him into the first team in place of the injured Tommy Mulgrew for a match against Leyton Orient
on 3 April. In this match, Bates' tactics were rather unusual, playing winger Terry Paine
at centre-forward; as a result the Saints' forward line looked "rather bewildered" and they were lucky to gain a 1–1 draw (with the equalizer coming from a "fluky" free-kick from Tommy Traynor
), although match reports show that Lindsay had the "best shot" of the game. Lindsay retained his place for the next match, a 1–0 defeat to Stoke City
before Brian Clifton took over the No. 10 shirt.
Lindsay continued to make occasional appearances for the reserves, with six appearances (four goals) in 1961–62 and three the following year, before disappearing from the league scene, although Southampton retained his Football League registration until 1965.
Being an amateur, Lindsay was able to continue to play for Kingstonians, before returning to Wealdstone
in 1962. He remained there for eight years, before joining Hampton in 1970.
After three years with Hampton, he returned to Kingstonian as a coach, before becoming assistant manager at Hampton. He was later the manager of Polytechnic F.C.
of the Southern Amateur League
.
He became a lecturer at the Richmond upon Thames College
and kept fit by turning out for Lensbury
veterans on Sundays.
United Kingdom national football team
No United Kingdom national football team currently exists, as there are separate teams representing England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in football. These national teams compete in the World Cup and European Championships and other internationals. A UK team has played in friendly...
in the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
held in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, as well as making two Football League appearances for Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in 1961, making him the last amateur player to play for Southampton.
Football career
Lindsay was born in IckenhamIckenham
Ickenham is a suburban area centred on an old village in Greater London, part of the London Borough of Hillingdon.While no major historical events have taken place in Ickenham, settlements dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain have been discovered during archaeological surveys, and the...
in west London
London
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and attended St Clement Danes Grammar School before attending the University of London
University of London
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and then training as a teacher.
He played his club football firstly with Wealdstone
Wealdstone F.C.
Wealdstone Football Club are an English semi-professional football club who formed in Wealdstone, in the London Borough of Harrow, but are currently based a few miles away in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. At present, the club are members of the Isthmian League Premier Division. They...
before joining Kingstonian
Kingstonian F.C.
Kingstonian Football Club are an English, semi-professional football club that are playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division for the 2011–12 season. The club has played at Kingsmeadow in Kingston upon Thames since 1989, after leaving their traditional Richmond Road ground...
. Whilst with Kinstonian, he continued his teacher training and after having been selected for the England amateur team, was picked for the Great Britain
United Kingdom national football team
No United Kingdom national football team currently exists, as there are separate teams representing England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in football. These national teams compete in the World Cup and European Championships and other internationals. A UK team has played in friendly...
team for the 1960 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1960 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics was held from 26 August to 10 September in 1960 throughout Italy.-Venues:-Medalists:-Group A:---------------------Group B:---------------------Group C:--------...
. Before the start of the Olympic tournament, he was signed by Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
of the Football League Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
on amateur terms in July 1960.
In the Olympics, Lindsay played in all three group stage matches in which Great Britain lost 4–3 to Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, drew 2–2 with hosts Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
and defeated Republic of China
Chinese Taipei national football team
The Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
3–2, finishing third in the group and were thus eliminated.
Although Lindsay had signed with Southampton in the summer of 1960, his teaching training commitments prevented him from playing for any of the "Saints" teams on a regular basis; furthermore, on most Saturdays he was required to turn out for Kingstonian. Although manager Ted Bates
Ted Bates (footballer)
Edric Thornton "Ted" Bates MBE was a former Southampton F.C. player, manager, director and president which earned him the sobriquet Mr. Southampton.-Playing career:...
tried his hardest to persuade him to sign as a professional, he preferred to concentrate on his profession as a teacher. Lindsay had made one appearance for the reserves
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
in March 1961, when he scored against Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
, before Bates called him into the first team in place of the injured Tommy Mulgrew for a match against Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
on 3 April. In this match, Bates' tactics were rather unusual, playing winger Terry Paine
Terry Paine
Terence Lionel Paine MBE is a former English footballer.Paine made 713 football league appearances for Southampton F.C. and 111 for Hereford United F.C...
at centre-forward; as a result the Saints' forward line looked "rather bewildered" and they were lucky to gain a 1–1 draw (with the equalizer coming from a "fluky" free-kick from Tommy Traynor
Tommy Traynor
Tommy Traynor was an Irish footballer who played his entire English professional career for Southampton between 1952 and 1966....
), although match reports show that Lindsay had the "best shot" of the game. Lindsay retained his place for the next match, a 1–0 defeat to Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
before Brian Clifton took over the No. 10 shirt.
Lindsay continued to make occasional appearances for the reserves, with six appearances (four goals) in 1961–62 and three the following year, before disappearing from the league scene, although Southampton retained his Football League registration until 1965.
Being an amateur, Lindsay was able to continue to play for Kingstonians, before returning to Wealdstone
Wealdstone F.C.
Wealdstone Football Club are an English semi-professional football club who formed in Wealdstone, in the London Borough of Harrow, but are currently based a few miles away in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. At present, the club are members of the Isthmian League Premier Division. They...
in 1962. He remained there for eight years, before joining Hampton in 1970.
After three years with Hampton, he returned to Kingstonian as a coach, before becoming assistant manager at Hampton. He was later the manager of Polytechnic F.C.
Polytechnic F.C.
Polytechnic Football Club, originally, Hanover United Football Club is a football club from England, formed in 1873 or 1875. It is believed to be the first football club to use United in its name. It played its home matches at the Limes, Barnes, London, moving to a ground near Chiswick railway...
of the Southern Amateur League
Southern Amateur Football League
The Southern Amateur League is an association football league affiliated to the Amateur Football Alliance . It is based in and around Greater London and caters for 11–a–side men's adult teams from clubs including former pupils' associations from schools and colleges, business house sports clubs...
.
He became a lecturer at the Richmond upon Thames College
Richmond upon Thames College
Richmond upon Thames College is a further education college in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, which provides education primarily to 16-19 year olds...
and kept fit by turning out for Lensbury
Lensbury
Lensbury is a wholly owned profit centre of the oil major Royal Dutch Shell located in Broom Road, Teddington in South West London...
veterans on Sundays.