Derek Tapscott
Welsh footballer (1932-2008)
Derek Tapscott played for Arsenal in 1954–1958, making 132 appearances and scoring 68 goals in all competitions. Arsenal's top scorer in 1955-56 (21), 1956-57 (32).
132Appearances
68Goals
0.52Goals per game
- Position
- Half-back
- Nationality
- Wales
- Born
- 30 Jun 1932, Barry
- Died
- 12 Jun 2008
- Arsenal career
- 1954–1958
Seasons as Arsenal’s top scorer
| Season | Goals (all comps) | League position |
|---|---|---|
| 1955-56 | 21 | 5th |
| 1956-57 | 32 | 5th |
Career
| Club / team | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Town F.C. | 1949–1953 | 57 | 28 |
| Arsenal | 1953–1958 | 132 | 68 |
| Wales | 1954–1959 | 14 | 4 |
| Cardiff City F.C. | 1958–1965 | 194 | 79 |
| Newport County A.F.C. | 1965–1966 | 13 | 1 |
| Carmarthen Town A.F.C. | |||
| Cinderford Town A.F.C. | |||
| Haverfordwest County A.F.C. |
Club career as recorded on Wikidata (league appearances where given); Arsenal totals above are all competitions.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of Arsenal F.C. players (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). How this data is built.