Personal information | |||
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Full name | Peter Alan Corthine | ||
Date of birth | 19 July 1937 | ||
Place of birth | Highbury, England | ||
Date of death | January 2015 (aged 77) | ||
Place of death | Enfield, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
Youth career | |||
Tottenham Hotspur | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1956–1957 | Leytonstone | ||
1957 | Singapore Joint Services | ||
1957–1960 | Chelsea | 2 | (0) |
1960–1962 | Southend United | 73 | (24) |
Gravesend & Northfleet | |||
Chelmsford City | |||
Clacton Town | |||
Ramsgate Athletic | |||
International career | |||
1957 | Singapore | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Peter Alan Corthine (born 19 July 1937) was a footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in England, he represented Singapore at international level.
Corthine began his career at non-league club Leytonstone. After leaving Leytonstone, Corthine played domestic football in Singapore, whilst in the country with the British Army. [1] In December 1957, Corthine signed for Chelsea. Corthine made two appearances for Chelsea, both in 1959, in losses against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. [2] In March 1960, Corthine signed for Southend United, scoring 24 goals in 73 league games during his time at the club. [3] After leaving Southend, Corthine dropped back into non-league football, playing for Gravesend & Northfleet, Chelmsford City, Clacton Town and Ramsgate Athletic. [4]
Corthine represented Singapore whilst on national service in the country. Corthine scored seven goals for Singapore in the 1957 Merdeka Tournament. [5]