Harry Haddock

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Henry Haddock (26 July 1925 – 18 December 1998) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back and spent almost his entire career with Clyde. He was also selected in the Scotland squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He was renowned for his long throw in ability.^[3]

Harry Haddock

Personal information
Full name	Henry Haddock^[1]
Date of birth	(1925-07-26)26 July 1925
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death	18 December 1998(1998-12-18) (aged 73)
Place of death	Rutherglen, Scotland
Position(s)	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1944–1946	Exeter City	1	(0)
1947–1948	St Anthony's
1948–1949	Renfrew
1949–1963	Clyde	365	(10)
International career
1954–1958	Scotland	6	(0)
1954–1956	Scottish League XI	7	(1)
1955^[2]	Scotland A vs B trial	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Haddock was born in Glasgow and began his senior career at Exeter City while with the RAF during World War II, stationed in the Midlands.^[4] Haddock also appeared for Renfrew Juniors.^[5]

He joined Clyde in September 1949 (though a serious injury almost ended his career before it began)^[5] and became a reliable fixture in the side over the following 13 seasons, latterly as captain. He enjoyed his fair share of ups and downs during this period: the Bully Wee were relegated in 1950–51, 1955–56 and 1960–61 although they enjoyed an instant return as Second Division champions on each occasion. Haddock also helped his side reach two Scottish Cup Finals, both of which were won. In 1954–55, Celtic were defeated 1–0 in a replay, while in 1957–58, Hibernian were defeated 1–0 at the first attempt. Haddock was voted Rex Kingsley Footballer of the Year for the 1958–59 season, aged 34.^[6]

In 14 years as a senior and international footballer, Haddock was never booked, sent off, or even admonished by a referee.

International career

In the 1950s, Haddock along with Tommy Ring, and Archie Robertson were three of 49 junior players to later earn full international honours for that decade.^[7]

Haddock made his international debut came against the Mighty Magyars team in 1954.^[8] His international career was somewhat less auspicious, as Scotland won only one of the six games he featured in, which included two heavy defeats by England, 7–2 in 1955 and 4–0 in 1958. Following the 7–2 defeat, Haddock was publicly praised by Stanley Matthews for his refusal to resort to foul play.^[9] The latter match would prove to be his final international appearance, as despite his selection in the 1958 FIFA World Cup squad, he did not feature in the finals in Sweden.

In addition, Haddock was also selected to play in seven Scottish League XI matches,^[10] winning on all seven of his appearances, with his solitary goal from the penalty spot against the Football League XI at Hampden Park in 1955.^[10] He was an ever present for Glasgow against Sheffield in the annual inter-city challenge match between 1954 and 1960. Haddock captained the side in the last ever fixture in 1960.^[9]

Haddock played in many Scotland XI international trial matches, including games against Scotland B,^[11] British Army,^[12] and three Scottish clubs.^[13]

Death

Haddock died in Rutherglen, Glasgow in 1998.^[14]

Honours

Clyde

• Scottish Cup: 1954–55, 1957–58
• Scottish Division Two: 1951–52, 1956–57, 1961–62
• Supplementary Cup: 1951–52^[15]
• Friendship Cup: 1960–61 (co-winners)^[16]
• Glasgow Cup: 1951–52,^[17] 1958–59^[18]
  • Runner-up: 1949–50,^[19] 1956–57^[20]
• Glasgow Charity Cup: 1951–52^[21] 1957–58,^[22] 1960–61^[23]
  • Runner-up: 1958–59^[24]

Individual

• Sunday Mail Footballer of the Year: 1959^[25]
• SPFA Merit Award: 1991^[26]
• Clyde FC Hall of Fame: 2012^[27]

References

1. "Harry Haddock". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
2. Easter Road game should not have been played, Glasgow Herald (page 4), 22 February 1955
3. "CLYDE'S BEST FOR TANNADICE". Dundee Courier. 26 October 1951. Retrieved 22 June 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
4. "Haddock, Henry". The Grechian Archive. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
5. "Past Masters #1 - Harry Haddock". Clyde FC. 4 June 2003. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
6. Hall of Fame profile, Clyde FC
7. "Scottish Cup football: Juniors' chance to come of age in the Cup". The Scotsman. 26 September 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
8. "The Day The Magyrs Came To Hampden". Scottish Football Philosopher. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
9. "Hall of Fame, Harry Haddock". Clyde FC. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
10. "SFL Players, Harry Haddock". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
11. "EASTER ROAD GAME SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PLAYED". Glasgow Herald. PTFC History Archive. 22 February 1955. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
12. "ARMY'S GOAL RELIEVES HAMPDEN BOREDOM". Glasgow Herald. PTFC History Archive. 3 March 1953. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
13. "Falkirk Hold Scotland XI". Glasgow Herald. PTFC History Archive. December 1954. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
    "SCOTLAND XI WELL TESTED BY HIBERNIAN". Glasgow Herald. PTFC History Archive. 23 November 1954. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
    "Mon 03 Mar 1958, Hearts 3 Scotland XI 2". London Hearts Supporters' Club. 3 March 1958. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
14. "Harry Haddock". Scotland Epistles. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
15. "1951–52: Clyde 5 v 1 St. Johnstone". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
    "1951–52: St Johnstone 2 v 2 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
16. "1960–61: Lens 0 v 4 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
    "Clyde 2 v 1 Lens". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
17. "1951–52: Celtic 1 v 2 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
18. "1958–59: Rangers 0 v 1 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
19. "1949–50: Rangers 2 v 1 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
20. "1956–57: Rangers 2 v 0 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
21. "1951–52: Third Lanark 2 v 2 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
22. "1957–58: Rangers 0 v 4 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
23. "1960–61: Celtic 1 v 1 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
24. "1958–59: Celtic 5 v 0 Clyde". Clyde FC. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
25. "Harry Haddock". SFAQ. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
26. "JOE YOUNG PLAYER OF YEAR". Evening Express. 20 May 1991. (via) British Newspaper Archive .
27. "CLYDE TO HONOUR HARRY HADDOCK". SPFL. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2019.

External links

• Harry Haddock at the Scottish Football Association  
• Scotland profile, London Hearts Supporters Club