Cyril "Ces" Podd (born 7 August 1952) is a retired international footballer from Saint Kitts and Nevis who played professionally in England. He was one of the first black players to establish themselves in English football.
[edit] Career
[edit] Club career
A student at the Bradford College of Art, Podd made his professional debut in September 1970 for Bradford City. Over the next 14 years Podd made a total of 565 appearances for City in all competitions - a club record.[2] He signed for Halifax Town in August 1984, and later played with Scarborough – with whom he secured promotion to the football league[3] – and Ossett Town.
[edit] International career
Podd played internationally for Saint Kitts and Nevis.
[edit] Coaching career
Podd coached the Saint Kitts and Nevis national side between 1999 and 2002. He currently coaches the underprivileged in Leeds.[4]
Podd owns his own salsa-dancing company called X-ces.[5]
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| Date of birth |
7 August 1952 |
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Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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