Colin Brittan (2 June 1927 – 4 April 2013) was an English professional

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who played for Bristol North Old Boys,

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and

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Playing career

Brittan began his career with

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club Bristol North Old Boys before joining Tottenham Hotspur in October, 1948. The

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played a significant part in the

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championship winning team of 1950-51 when he notched up eight appearances. Brittan played in a total of 45 matches in all competitions and scored once between 1950–57 at

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Retrieved 2 November 2012

Honours

Tottenham Hotspur

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Winners: 1950–51

References

External links

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Team photo 1949-50

Brittan's obituary
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brittan, Colin 1927 births 2013 deaths Footballers from Bristol Men's association football wing halves English men's footballers Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Bedford Town F.C. players English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen