Before, during & after Southend
The Sunderland-born right-half Isaac 'Taffy' Spelman arrived from Leeds United in May 1935. He made 50 first-team appearances for Southend, scoring three goals, before Tottenham Hotspur signed him in May 1937.
INDEPENDENT. SUPPORTER-LED. SOUTHEND.The Shrimpers-onlineSouthend United, by the fans.

Explore the football record. Find the story behind the numbers.
Midfielder · 1935–1937
The Sunderland-born right-half Isaac 'Taffy' Spelman arrived from Leeds United in May 1935. He made 50 first-team appearances for Southend, scoring three goals, before Tottenham Hotspur signed him in May 1937.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 43 | 0 | 43 | 3 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other cups | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| All competitions | 50 | 0 | 50 | 3 |
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.
Record refreshed 4 Nov 2026 · 06:56 · Refresh page
Football League Third Division · 2000/01
Independent coverage, our club’s history and useful matchday tools. If you enjoy the site, a voluntary contribution helps keep it going.