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Ivor Broadis 1953 - 1955

Born Isle of Dogs London 18/12/1922
Arrived Man City 10/1953 £17,500
Debut Sheff U A D1 31/10/1953
Departed Carlisle 07/1955 £3,500
Apps/Goals 51 18
Ht 5' 9"

Ivan was an established England international when he arrived on Tyneside for a hefty fee at the ripe old age of 31

On his arrival he took over the No. 8 shirt from Reg Davies but he was an outspoken figure and during the 1954/55 season he gradually appeared less and less.

He clashed with a number of people at the club. A fall out with trainer Norman Smith meant he was soon on his way.

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