List of English association football families explained
See also: List of professional sports families and List of association football families. This is a list of English association football (soccer) families.
- Families included on the list must have:
- at least, one member of the family is capped by a national team on the senior level or an important person in the game of football (e.g., notable coaches, referees, club chairmen, etc.)
- a second member must be a professional player or capped by a national team on the U-17 level or above.
List
A
- Fisayo Adarabioyo, Tosin Adarabioyo (brother)[1]
- John Alexander, Trent Alexander-Arnold (nephew)[2]
- Sam Allardyce, Craig Allardyce (son)[3]
- Les Allen, Dennis Allen (brother), Clive Allen (son), Paul Allen (nephew), Martin Allen (nephew/Dennis's son), Bradley Allen (son), Oliver Allen (grandson/Clive's son), Charlie Allen (grand nephew/Martin's son)[4]
- Eniola Aluko,[5] Sone Aluko[6] (brother)[7]
- Viv Anderson, Louise Sharpe (cousin) Del Sharpe (cousin), Malachi Sharpe (first cousin of Viv & son of Del & Louise), Malika Sharpe (first cousin of Viv, Daughter of Del, Louise & sister of Malachi)[8]
- John Aston Sr., John Aston Jr. (son)
B
- Roy Bailey, Gary Bailey (son)[9]
- Gerry Baker, Joe Baker (brother)[10]
- Sam Baldock, George Baldock (brother)[11]
- Alan Ball, Sr., Alan Ball, Jr. (son)[12]
- Arthur Bambridge, Charles Bambridge (brother), Ernest Bambridge (brother)[13] [14]
- Jeff Barmby, Nick Barmby (son),[15] Jack Barmby (son of Nick)[16]
- Bobby Barnes, Giles Barnes[17] (nephew),[18] Marcus Barnes (nephew/Giles' brother)[19]
- Jim Barrett, Sr., Jim Barrett, Jr. (son)[20]
- Gareth Barry, Bradley Barry (nephew)[21]
- Bobby Baxter Sr., Bobby Baxter Jr. (son)
- Dave Beasant, Sam Beasant (son)[22]
- Jude Bellingham, Jobe Bellingham (brother)[23]
- Junior Bent, Darren Bent (nephew), Cory Bent (son) [24]
- Brian Birch, Will Johnson (grandson)[25]
- Arthur Blackburn, Fred Blackburn (brother)[26]
- John Bond, Kevin Bond (son)[27]
- Ian Bowyer, Gary Bowyer (son)[28]
- Peter Boyle, Tommy Boyle (son)
- James Brandon, Tom Brandon (brother), Harry Brandon (cousin), Tom Brandon Jr (nephew/son of Tom)[29]
- Ken Brown, Kenny Brown (son)[30]
- Wes Brown, Clive Brown, Reece Brown (brothers)[31] [32]
- Steve Bruce, Alex Bruce[33] (son)[34]
- Matt Busby, Don Gibson (son-in-law)
- Terry Butcher, Pat Nevin (cousin)[35]
C
- Kevin Campbell, Tyrese Campbell (son)[36]
- Jamie Carragher, James Carragher (son)[37]
- Jess Carter, Ann-Katrin Berger (wife)
- Neville Chamberlain, Mark Chamberlain (brother),[38] Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (nephew/son of Mark),[39] Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain (brother of Alex)[40]
- Nathaniel Chalobah,[41] Trevoh Chalobah (brother)[42]
- Thomas Chapman, Herbert Chapman, Matt Chapman, Harry Chapman (brothers), Harry Chapman Jr. (nephew/son of Harry)[43]
- John Charles, Clive Charles (brother)[44]
- Charlton :see Milburn
- Allan Clarke, Frank Clarke, Derek Clarke, Kelvin Clarke, Wayne Clarke (brothers)[45]
- Ken Clayton, Ronnie Clayton (brother)
- Charles Clegg, William Clegg (brother)[46]
- Dave Clement, Neil Clement, Paul Clement (sons)[47]
- Brian Clough, Nigel Clough (son)[48]
- Andy Cole, Devante Cole (son)[49]
- Anthony Cook, Reice Charles-Cook, Regan Charles-Cook, Roman Charles-Cook (brothers)[50]
- Kenny Cooper Sr., Kenny Cooper Jr. (son)[51]
- Terry Cooper, Mark Cooper (son), Charlie Cooper (grandson/son of Mark)[52]
- Pauline Cope, Keith Boanas (husband)[53]
- Alan Cork, Jack Cork (son)[54]
- Peter Croker, Ted Croker (brother), Eric Dier (grand nephew/Ted's grandson)[55]
D
- Kevin Davies, Jamie Jackson (half-brother)[56]
- Andy Dawson, Kevin Dawson (brother), Michael Dawson (brother)[57]
- Jermain Defoe, Ryan Edgar[58] (cousin),[59] Anthony Edgar (cousin/brother of Ryan)[60]
- Rory Delap, Liam Delap, Finn Delap (sons)[61]
- Nigel Doughty, Michael Doughty[62] (son),[63] Patrick Bamford[64] (godson)[65]
- Bob Dowie, Iain Dowie[66] (brother), Natasha Dowie[67] (daughter of Bob),[68] Becky Easton (wife of Natasha)
- Bruce Dyer, Josiah Dyer (son)[69]
E
F
- Justin Fashanu, John Fashanu (brother)[72]
- Billy Fairhurst, David Fairhurst (brother)
- Bob Ferrier Sr., Bob Ferrier Jr. (son)[73]
- William Foulke, Jim Simmons (nephew)[74]
- Ted Fenton, Benny Fenton (brother)[75]
- Les Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand (cousin), Anton Ferdinand (cousin/Rio's brother), Kane Ferdinand[76] (cousin)[77] [78] [79]
- Fred Forman, Frank Forman (brother), Harry Linacre (nephew)[80]
- Frank Froggatt, Jack Froggatt (nephew), Redfern Froggatt (son)[81]
G
- Dan Gallagher, Conor Gallagher (brothers)[82]
- Tommy Gardner, Hannah Keryakoplis (great-granddaughter)[83]
- Billy Garraty, Jack Grealish[84] (2nd great-grandson)[85]
- Steven Gerrard, Anthony Gerrard[76] (cousin),[86] Bobby Duncan (cousin)[87]
- Steve Gibson, Ben Gibson (nephew)[88]
- Kevin Glendon, George Glendon (son)[89]
- John Goodall, Archie Goodall (brother)[90]
- Lewis Goram, Andy Goram[91] (son)
- Bobby Gould, Jonathan Gould, Richard Gould (sons), Matthew Gould (grandson, son of Jonathan)
- Eddie Gray, Stuart Gray (Eddie's son), Frank Gray (Eddie's brother), Andy Gray (Frank's son), and Archie Gray (Andy's son)[92]
- Jack Gregory, John Gregory (son)[93]
- Jimmy Greaves, Danny Greaves (son)[94]
- Jimmy Greenhoff, Brian Greenhoff (brother)[45]
- Bryan Gunn, Angus Gunn (son)[95]
H
- Colin Harvey, Brian Harvey (brother)[96]
- Tony Hateley, Mark Hateley (son), Danielle Hill (granddaughter), Tom Hateley (grandson/Mark's son)[97] [98]
- Sandy Herd, Alec Herd (brother), David Herd[91] (nephew - son of Alec)[99]
- John Herdman, Jay Herdman (son)[100]
- Hubert Heron, Francis Heron (brother)[101]
- Emile Heskey, Mateo Joseph (second nephew)
- David Hirst, George Hirst (son)[102]
- Glenn Hoddle, Carl Hoddle (brother)[103]
- Steve Hodge, Elliot Hodge (son)[104]
- Liam Hogan, Scott Hogan[105] (brother) [106]
- Eric Houghton, Roy Houghton (brother), Reg Goodacre (cousin), Chris Woods (great-nephew)[107]
- Steph Houghton, Stephen Darby (husband)[108]
- Lee Howey, Steve Howey (brother)[109]
- Charlie Hurst, Geoff Hurst (son)[110]
I
J
- Bob Jack, David Jack (son), Rollo Jack (son)
- Jimmy Jackson, James Jackson (son), Archie Jackson (son)[114] [115]
- Steve Jagielka, Phil Jagielka (brother)[116]
- Reece James, Lauren James (sister)[117]
- Amy James-Turner, Angharad James-Turner (wife)[118]
- David Johnson,[119] Brennan Johnson[120] (son)[121] [122] [123]
- Gary Johnson, Lee Johnson (son)[124]
- Harry Johnson Snr., Harry Johnson Jr. (son), Tom Johnson (son)[125]
K
L
- Dave Latchford, Bob Latchford (brother), Peter Latchford (brother)[133]
- Rob Lee, Olly Lee (son), Elliot Lee (son)[134]
- Aaron Lescott, Joleon Lescott (brother)[135]
- Harry Lilley, Will Lilley (brother)[136]
- Jesse Lingard, Gabrielle George (cousin)[137]
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Carl Cort[138] (half-brother), Leon Cort (half-brother)[139]
- Kelvin Lomax, Kieran Trippier (brother)[140]
- Longstaff: see Thompson
M
- Ray Mabbutt, Kevin Mabbutt (son), Gary Mabbutt (son)[16]
- Harry Maguire, Laurence Maguire (brother)[141]
- Gordon Marshall Sr., Gordon Marshall Jr. (son), Scott Marshall (son)
- Alvin Martin, David Martin (son), Joe Martin (son)[142] [143]
- Brian Marwood, James Marwood (son)[144]
- Andy McCall, Stuart McCall[91] (son)
- Don Megson, Gary Megson (son), Neil Megson[145] (son)[146]
- Jack Milburn, George Milburn (brother), Jim Milburn (brother), Jackie Milburn (cousin), Stanley Milburn (brother), Jack Charlton (nephew), Bobby Charlton (nephew)[147] [148]
- Percy Mills, Nigel Pearson (grandson),[149] James Pearson (son of Nigel)[150]
- Jimmy Milne, Gordon Milne (son)
- Thomas Mort, Enoch Mort (cousin)[151]
N
O
P
- Louis Page, Jack Page (brother), Tom Page (brother), Willie Page (brother)[160]
- Glyn Pardoe, Mike Doyle (co-father in law), Tommy Doyle (grandson of Pardoe and Doyle)[161]
- Jack Parry, Ray Parry (brother), Cyril Parry (brother)[162]
- Hubert Pearson, Harold Pearson (son), Harry Hibbs (Harold's cousin), Horace Pearson (also Harold's cousin)[16]
- Linvoy Primus, Atlanta Primus (daughter)[163]
- Syd Puddefoot, Len Puddefoot (brother)[164]
R
- Herbert Rawson, William Rawson (brother)[57]
- Harry Redknapp, Frank Lampard, Sr. (brother in law), Jamie Redknapp (son), Frank Lampard (nephew in law/Frank's son)[165] [166] [167]
- Cyrille Regis,[168] Dave Regis (cousin), Otis Roberts[169] (cousin), Jason Roberts[169] (nephew)[170] [171] [172]
- Declan Rice, Finley Munroe (cousin)[173]
- Andy Rhodes, Steve Agnew (brother-in-law), Jordan Rhodes[91] (son)[174] [175]
- Kieran Richardson, Jordan Brown (cousin)[176]
- Bruce Rioch,[91] Neil Rioch (brother), Gregor Rioch (son), Matty Holmes (nephew)
- Tony Rodwell, Jack Rodwell (nephew)[177]
- Wayne Rooney, John Rooney (brother),[178] Tommy Rooney (cousin),[179] Jake Rooney (cousin)[180]
- Danny Rose, Mitch Rose (brother)[181]
- Jimmy Ruffell, Bill Ruffell (brother)[182]
S
- John Salako, Andy Salako (brother)[183]
- Tommy Sampy, Bill Sampy (brother)[184]
- Kenny Sansom, Dave Sansom (brother)[170]
- Roy Saunders, Dean Saunders (son)
- Tony Sealy, Jack Sealy (son)[185]
- Teddy Sheringham, Charlie Sheringham (son)
- Peter Shilton, Sam Shilton (son)[186]
- Guy Shuttleworth, Ben Chilwell (grandson)[187]
- Frank Sinclair, Tyrese Sinclair (son)[188]
- Martin Sinclair, Scott Sinclair (brother), Jake Sinclair (brother)[189] [190]
- Jack Smith, Tom Smith (brother), Billy Smith (brother), Joe Smith (brother), Sep Smith (brother)[191] [192]
- Lewwis Spence, Drew Spence (sister)[193]
- Brian Stein,[194] Mark Stein (brother), Ed Stein (brother)[45]
- Dennis Stevens, Duncan Edwards (cousin)[195]
- Simon Sturridge, Dean Sturridge (brother), Daniel Sturridge (nephew)[196]
- George Summerbee, Gordon Summerbee (brother), Mike Summerbee (son), Nicky Summerbee (grandson of George/son of Mike)[197]
- Mike Sutton, Chris Sutton (son), John Sutton (son)[198]
T
V
W
- Alan Waddle, Chris Waddle (cousin)[207]
- Des Walker, Tyler Walker (son),[208] Lewis Walker (son)[209]
- Mike Walker, Ian Walker (son)[16]
- Danny Wallace, Ray Wallace (brother), Rod Wallace (brother)[45]
- Mark Walters, Simon Ford (nephew)[210]
- Dave Whelan, David Sharpe (grandson)[211]
- George Wilkins, Graham Wilkins (son), Ray Wilkins (son), Stephen Wilkins (son), Dean Wilkins (son)[212] [213]
- Andy Wilson, Jimmy Wilson (son)
- Clive Wilson, Siobhan Wilson (daughter)[214]
- Hughie Wilson, Jock Wilson (son)[215] [216]
- Dennis Wise, Henry Wise (son)[217]
- Ian Wright (father), Shaun Wright-Phillips (son), Bradley Wright-Phillips (son),[218] D'Margio Wright-Phillips (grandson/Shaun's son) Jermaine Wright (cousin), Drey Wright, Diaz Wright (cousins/Jermaine's sons)[219]
- Jocky Wright, Billy Wright (son), Doug Wright (son)
Y
See also
Notes and References
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- Was born in England, capped by Ireland's under-21 and B side and played 2 senior international matches for Ireland before switching allegiance to Northern Ireland.
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- Was born in Sierra Leone but represented England internationally.
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- Was born in England but represented Dominica internationally.
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- Web site: Edgar bound for Bournemouth. West Ham United. 1 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091004191753/http://www.whufc.com/page/News/0%2C%2C12562~1814204%2C00.html. 4 October 2009. dead.
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- Was born in England, capped by Ireland's under-18 side before switching allegiance to England.
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- Was born in England but represented Northern Ireland internationally.
- Was born in United Arab Emirates but represented England internationally.
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- Ferrier Jnr was born in England while his father played there and was only eligible for England under rules of the time, but played all his football in Scotland.
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- Was born in England, capped by Ireland's youth sides before switching allegiance to England.
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- Was born in England, but represented Scotland internationally.
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- Was born in England, but represented the Republic of Ireland internationally.
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- The Australian cricketer Archie Jackson was also a family member (nephew/cousin respectively)
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- David Johnson was born in Jamaica, capped by England's B side and played four senior international matches for Jamaica before switching allegiance to Wales.
- Brennan Johnson was born in England while his father played there, was capped by England's under-16 and under-17 sides before switching allegiance to Wales.
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- Was born in England but represented Turkey internationally.
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- Was born in England, capped by Ireland's under-17 and under-19 sides before switching allegiance to England.
- Was born in England and capped by England at youth levels before switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland.
- News: Alex. Scapens. Keane signs new contract for United at the double. Manchester Evening News. MEN Media. 25 March 2009. 17 August 2017.
- News: Martin Keown's son declares for Republic of Ireland. Aidan. Fitzmaurice. 10 March 2015. 7 December 2015. Belfast Telegraph.
- Maul, Rob; "Best & Worst: Peter Knowles, Wolves" TimesOnline.co.uk, 6 September 2009 (Retrieved: 16 September 2009)
- News: Bob Latchford. Corbett. James. Observer Sport Monthly. 5 March 2006. 3 October 2013.
- News: Rob Lee: 'It's a dream come true for my boys to play Newcastle'. Jason. Burt. January 4, 2018. The Daily Telegraph.
- Web site: Clothing Launch: Joleon Lescott & The Lescott Stewart Collection. Kickette. 9 January 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121008102702/http://www.kickette.com/clothing-launch-joleon-lescott-the-lescott-stewart-collection/. 8 October 2012. dmy-all.
- Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham. Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. 2008. 205–206. 978-1-874718-69-7.
- News: England goalscorer Lingard takes on footballing cousin. BBC Sport. 25 March 2018. 5 December 2018.
- Was born in England, and represented England at youth level before switching allegiance to Guyana.
- News: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-08-06.
- News: New dad Trippier. tottenhamhotspur.com. 10 December 2016. 30 September 2017.
- Web site: Laurence Maguire – Defender – First Team – Chesterfield. www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk.
- News: David Martin puts on a show to impress Dad. The Times. 28 February 2011. 25 October 2013. Wardle. John.
- Web site: Alvin Martin's son poised to sign on a non-contract basis. https://archive.today/20131024210540/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Alvin-Martin-8217-s-son-poised-sign-non-contract-basis/story-12015311-detail/story.html%23axzz2ifuWfiXG. 24 October 2013. dead. www.thisiskent.co.uk. 25 October 2013.
- Web site: James Marwood: St Mirren sign Gateshead forward. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 26 June 2014. 12 May 2018.
- Was born in England but represented the United States internationally.
- Web site: The Megson Dynasty. www.mossleyweb.com.
- Book: Charlton, Bobby. Headline. Sir Bobby Charlton: The Autobiography My Manchester United Years. 9780755316199. 2007. registration.
- Web site: Knight who led the charge for Ramsey's England. https://web.archive.org/web/20080228024634/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/players/player=43993/index.html. dead. February 28, 2008. FIFA. 20 August 2013.
- Web site: Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson's Forest connection. Leicester Mercury. 11 January 2017. 4 December 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150707193347/http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicester-City-boss-Nigel-Pearson-s-Forest-connection/story-12075620-detail/story.html. 7 July 2015.
- Web site: Nigel Pearson signs son James for Leicester City. BBC Sport. 19 September 2012. 11 January 2017.
- News: Coventry Evening Telegraph. 10 February 1934. 6. Coventry Combination. British Newspaper Archive. subscription. 2 April 2018.
- Web site: Gary Neville. The Football Association. 3 October 2013.
- Web site: Sons of United pair are training with City's academy. 15 March 2014.
- Web site: Dejon Noel-Williams - Forward - Under 23 Team - Oxford United. www.oufc.co.uk.
- Web site: Like father, like daughter but Jordan Nobbs is hitting the big time. The Guardian. 16 March 2013. 16 March 2013.
- Web site: Former Ryan FC player Michael Obafemi makes Premier League debut. Ryan F.C.. 26 January 2018. 7 February 2018.
- Book: Michael Owen. Off the Record:My Autobiography. CollinsWillow. 2004. 9. 0-00-218939-9.
- News: Partridge wings in for Blues. 22 June 2007. David. Triggs. Chester Chronicle. https://web.archive.org/web/20080830015633/http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/chester-city/2007/06/22/partridge-wings-in-for-blues-100252-19339426/. 30 August 2008. dead.
- Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham. Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. 2008. 247. 978-1-874718-69-7.
- Web site: Louis Page. englandfootballonline.com. 1 April 2019.
- Web site: Pardoe: I'll be proudest Grandad at FAYC final. 24 April 2019. 29 October 2019. Manchester City F.C. Neil. Leigh.
- News: Jack Parry had the sense of humour that would be useful at Derby County nowadays. 12 November 2016. 28 January 2017. derbytelegraph.co.uk. Derby Telegraph. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170717022737/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/jack-parry-had-the-sense-of-humour-that-would-be-useful-at-derby-county-nowadays/story-29887235-detail/story.html. 17 July 2017. dmy-all.
- Web site: McMahon . Mark . Atlanta Primus - daughter of Portsmouth legend Linvoy - signs for Southampton . www.portsmouth.co.uk . 31 October 2023 . 15 August 2023.
- Book: Hogg, Tony. Who's Who of West Ham United. 2005. Profile Sports Media. 1-903135-50-8. 170.
- News: Redknapp hails fantastic Lampard. 20 August 2013. BBC Sport. 26 November 2005. Dan. Warren.
- News: Harry Redknapp 'overwhelmed' by England players' support, says son. 20 August 2013. BBC Sport. 10 February 2012.
- News: Smith. Ben. Frank Lampard breaks Bobby Tambling's Chelsea scoring record. 20 August 2013. BBC. 11 May 2013.
- Was born in French Guiana but represented England internationally.
- Was born in England but represented Grenada internationally.
- News: Pit Your Wits 251. BBC Sport. 12 January 2004.
- News: Cyrille Regis: "There is a feeling John Terry has been let off lightly.". Steve. Wollaston. Birmingham Mail. 24 October 2012.
- News: Jason Roberts column. Jason. Roberts. BBC Sport. 17 November 2005.
- Web site: Townley . John . 2024-01-26 . Who is Finley Munroe? Declan Rice cousin named in Aston Villa squad vs Chelsea . 2024-05-09 . Birmingham Live . en.
- News: Hull City v Blackburn: Steve Agnew 'so proud' of nephew Jordan Rhodes – but hopes he has a quiet game. Hull Daily Mail. 19 February 2013.
- News: Huddersfield keep firm hold on striking phenomenon Jordan Rhodes. The Observer. 14 January 2012. 22 April 2019. Jamie. Jackson.
- Web site: Jordan joins. www.whufc.com. 23 October 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195059/http://www.whufc.com/articles/20100628/jordan-joins_2236884_2078532. 29 October 2013. dmy-all.
- News: Moyes vows to protect Rodwell and Gosling from over-exposure. The Guardian. 19 February 2009. 20 February 2009. London.
- News: Macc sign Rooney cousin. May 18, 2004. news.bbc.co.uk.
- News: Macc sign Rooney cousin . 18 May 2004 . BBC Sport . 15 June 2008.
- Web site: RAMS ADD DEFENDER ROONEY TO UNDER-21 RANKS. www.dcfc.co.uk.
- Web site: Former Ilkeston FC player Mitchell Rose signs for Mansfield Town.
- Book: Hogg, Tony. Who's Who of West Ham United. 2005. Profile Sports Media. 1-903135-50-8. 180.
- Web site: Andy Salako Nigeria footballer. 21 April 2017. African Millionaires and Entrepreneurs.
- Book: Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham. Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. 2008. 280–281. 978-1-874718-69-7.
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- News: York City boss Martin Foyle to check out FA Cup foes Bedworth United tonight. 13 October 2009. The Press. York. 25 September 2016.
- News: Obituary: QEGS old boy Guy played football for England – like his grandson Ben Chilwell . Robert . Kelly . Lancashire Telegraph . Blackburn . 9 February 2021 . 3 November 2021.
- News: Tyrese Sinclair: Frank Sinclair's son signs Mansfield Town professional deal. BBC Sport . 30 July 2019.
- Web site: London 2012: Scott and Martin Sinclair are Team GB's special pair. Louise. Taylor. 18 July 2012. The Guardian.
- Web site: Jake Sinclair. The Saints Hub. 27 August 2013.
- Web site: Pompey's amazing FA Cup Final brothers. The Shields Gazette. 17 May 2008. 15 March 2018.
- Web site: Joseph Kirby SMITH. watfordfcarchive.com. 15 March 2018.
- News: Spence siblings complete Wembley dream as Hornchurch skipper Lewwis follows in Drew's footsteps. The Herald. 22 May 2021.
- Was born in South Africa, but represented England internationally.
- News: September 14, 1957 – Division One: Wanderers 4 Manchester United 0. The Bolton News. Gordon. Sharrock. 15 January 2009. 21 March 2018.
- News: Daniel Sturridge: 'I'm aiming for the stars. I'm not happy in the shadows'. Brian. Viner. 18 March 2011. 11 March 2017. The Independent.
- Web site: Small Talk: Mike Summerbee. The Guardian. 5 September 2008. 14 September 2018.
- Web site: Chris Sutton reveals his dad's battle with dementia as he backs further research. Graeme. Donohoe. 21 August 2016.
- Web site: Football - Harry Taylor. 30 March 2021. 27 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151227155416/http://www.markblundellpartners.com/profile/football/Harry+Taylor. dead.
- Web site: Robert Taylor in dreamland after new team-mate Lionel Messi celebrates his goal . KEEPUP . 22 July 2023 . 22 July 2023.
- News: Terry earns England call. BBC Sport. 31 January 2003.
- Web site: Newcastle's Sean Longstaff: the new Carrick with added ice in his veins. 28 February 2019. The Guardian. 9 December 2019.
- Web site: Colin Todd looks back on his career at Derby County. 9 February 2018.
- News: Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Dublin. Townsend brings Irish career to a well-timed close. 7 March 1998. 6 January 2018.
- News: Isaac Vassell: Birmingham City sign striker on four-year deal from Luton. 14 August 2017. 17 August 2017. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation.
- News: Former Chester City player and chairman Stephen Vaughan Jnr takes role at Bangor City. Dave. Powell. 4 November 2016. 15 June 2018. Chester Chronicle.
- Web site: Liverpool career stats for Alan Waddle - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC! . www.lfchistory.net . 23 September 2023.
- Web site: Tyler Walker: Nottingham Forest forward needs support – Jason Lee. BBC Sport. 8 September 2015. 11 September 2015.
- News: Derby County: Rams sign Cheltenham teenager Thomas. 21 January 2016. BBC Sport. 20 January 2016.
- News: Ford to extend stay with Kilmarnock . BBC Sport. 5 January 2005 . 12 June 2006.
- News: Dave Whelan: Wigan Athletic chairman resigns. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 March 2015. 9 August 2017.
- News: Ray Wilkins obituary. April 5, 2018. www.thetimes.co.uk.
- News: Were you there .... Charlie. Henderson. Chris. Bevan. BBC Sport. 23 February 2007.
- Web site: Siobhan Wilson - 2015-16 - Women's Soccer. Clayton State Lakers.
- Jock Wilson was born in England while his father played there and was only eligible for England under rules of the time, but played all his football in Scotland.
- https://www.facebook.com/eastlothiansfootballhistory/posts/2055417844573907 Match programme
- Web site: Report: Derby County's Henry Wise heading to QPR for a trial . 19 November 2018 . 23 January 2020 . HITC.
- News: Sporting siblings: It's a Family Affair. The Independent. 25 October 2013. London. 22 May 2009.
- News: 11 Footballing Families That Have Produced Several Players Across Multiple Generations. Jamie. Spencer. 10 March 2017. 11 March 2017. 90min.com. Yahoo! Sports.
- Web site: Watford Team Profiles Lewis Young. world.watfordfc.com. 3 April 2018.
- News: Ashley Young's brother looks star in making. Evening Standard. 3 April 2018.
- Web site: Ex-Man Utd star's son, 18, makes his professional debut with father still in the Premier League. Goal.com. 12 October 2024. Harry. Sherlock. 11 Oct 2024.