Sidney Lacy Richard Foss (28 November 1912 – 3 August 1995), commonly known as Dick Foss or Dickie Foss, was an English professional

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who played as a

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in the

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for

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, with whom he had a 30-year association. He later served as

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manager at the club.

Personal life

Foss was in a

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during the

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. He was a member of the

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and was called up prior to the commencement of hostilities.

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References

1912 births 1995 deaths Footballers from Barking, London English footballers Men's association football inside forwards Men's association football wing halves Men's association football midfielders Thames A.F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Enfield F.C. players Southall F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players English Football League players Brentford F.C. wartime guest players Chelsea F.C. non-playing staff Watford F.C. wartime guest players {{England-footy-midfielder-1910s-stub