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Defender · 1935–1939
Nelson had already won the FA Cup with Cardiff City in 1927 and captained Newcastle United to another Cup victory in 1932 when he arrived at Southend in 1935. The Scottish international added 81 more senior appearances at right-back before the war.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 73 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other cups | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| All competitions | 81 | 0 | 81 | 0 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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