Kenneth Walter Samuel Nethercott (22 July 1925 - 14 December 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Nethercott began his career as an amateur with

Cardiff City Cardiff City Football Club ( cy, Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd) is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. It competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1899 as R ...

before signing a professional contract with

Norwich City Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries or The Yellows) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. The club competes in the EFL Championship following their relegation from the Premier League in the 2 ...

in 1947. He stayed at

Carrow Road Carrow Road is an association football stadium located in Norwich, Norfolk, England, and is the home of EFL Championship side Norwich City. The stadium is located toward the east of the city, near Norwich railway station and the River Wensum. ...

for 12 years, making 416 appearances for the Canaries; 378 in the league. On 14 December 2007, Norwich City announced Nethercott's death at the age of 82.CITY LEGEND NETHERCOTT DIES , Norwich City , News , First News , First News
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*''Canary Citizens'' by Mark Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt, published by Jarrold Publishing, (2001), 1925 births 2007 deaths Footballers from Bristol English footballers England B international footballers Cardiff City F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players Association football goalkeepers {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub