Derek Saunders

Derek Saunders
Saunders in 1955
Personal information
Date of birth 6 January 1928
Place of birth Ware, England
Date of death 3 March 2018(2018-03-03) (aged 90)[1]
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1959 Chelsea 203 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Derek Saunders (6 January 1928 – 3 March 2018) was an English footballer. He played for Chelsea during the 1950s.

Saunders was a member of Chelsea's 1954-55 Championship-winning team. He was one of only two players to play in every game that season.

Saunders died on 3 March 2018 at the age of 90.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Derek Saunders' obituary

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