Son of Thomas William Birnie & Hannah Bella Birnie nee Mather
Ted was a professional footballer and manager. He played for Sunderland Seaburn, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. In his managerial career, he took on the reins at Southend United, staying in charge of the seaside club until his retirement in 1934.
Ted began his career at local club Sunderland Seaburn before joining Newcastle United. The commanding centre half played in 19 matches between 1898–1903. He went on to play for Crystal Palace where he featured in 29 matches in all competitions (22 league).
In August 1906 he joined Chelsea, making his debut on 8 September 1906 in a 0–0 draw away at Blackpool. Ted participated in 108 games in all competitions and scored on three occasions for the Stamford Bridge club. After Chelsea decided against renewing his contract, Tottenham Hotspur signed him in 1910, playing in four matches and scoring a single goal at White Hart Lane.
After his playing career had ended, Ted joined German club FC Mülheim as a coach. He then had spells as a trainer at Sunderland and Rochdale. In 1922 he became manager of Southend United and spent 12 seasons in charge of the club, becoming the only manager to preside over a Southend team for more than 500 matches.
Ted retired in May 1934, but would be beset with ill-health and died in December 1935 aged 57.
Ted was a professional footballer and manager. He played for Sunderland Seaburn, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. In his managerial career, he took on the reins at Southend United, staying in charge of the seaside club until his retirement in 1934.
Ted began his career at local club Sunderland Seaburn before joining Newcastle United. The commanding centre half played in 19 matches between 1898–1903. He went on to play for Crystal Palace where he featured in 29 matches in all competitions (22 league).
In August 1906 he joined Chelsea, making his debut on 8 September 1906 in a 0–0 draw away at Blackpool. Ted participated in 108 games in all competitions and scored on three occasions for the Stamford Bridge club. After Chelsea decided against renewing his contract, Tottenham Hotspur signed him in 1910, playing in four matches and scoring a single goal at White Hart Lane.
After his playing career had ended, Ted joined German club FC Mülheim as a coach. He then had spells as a trainer at Sunderland and Rochdale. In 1922 he became manager of Southend United and spent 12 seasons in charge of the club, becoming the only manager to preside over a Southend team for more than 500 matches.
Ted retired in May 1934, but would be beset with ill-health and died in December 1935 aged 57.
Son of Thomas William Birnie & Hannah Bella Birnie nee Mather
Ted was a professional footballer and manager. He played for Sunderland Seaburn, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. In his managerial career, he took on the reins at Southend United, staying in charge of the seaside club until his retirement in 1934.
Ted began his career at local club Sunderland Seaburn before joining Newcastle United. The commanding centre half played in 19 matches between 1898–1903. He went on to play for Crystal Palace where he featured in 29 matches in all competitions (22 league).
In August 1906 he joined Chelsea, making his debut on 8 September 1906 in a 0–0 draw away at Blackpool. Ted participated in 108 games in all competitions and scored on three occasions for the Stamford Bridge club. After Chelsea decided against renewing his contract, Tottenham Hotspur signed him in 1910, playing in four matches and scoring a single goal at White Hart Lane.
After his playing career had ended, Ted joined German club FC Mülheim as a coach. He then had spells as a trainer at Sunderland and Rochdale. In 1922 he became manager of Southend United and spent 12 seasons in charge of the club, becoming the only manager to preside over a Southend team for more than 500 matches.
Ted retired in May 1934, but would be beset with ill-health and died in December 1935 aged 57.
Ted was a professional footballer and manager. He played for Sunderland Seaburn, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. In his managerial career, he took on the reins at Southend United, staying in charge of the seaside club until his retirement in 1934.
Ted began his career at local club Sunderland Seaburn before joining Newcastle United. The commanding centre half played in 19 matches between 1898–1903. He went on to play for Crystal Palace where he featured in 29 matches in all competitions (22 league).
In August 1906 he joined Chelsea, making his debut on 8 September 1906 in a 0–0 draw away at Blackpool. Ted participated in 108 games in all competitions and scored on three occasions for the Stamford Bridge club. After Chelsea decided against renewing his contract, Tottenham Hotspur signed him in 1910, playing in four matches and scoring a single goal at White Hart Lane.
After his playing career had ended, Ted joined German club FC Mülheim as a coach. He then had spells as a trainer at Sunderland and Rochdale. In 1922 he became manager of Southend United and spent 12 seasons in charge of the club, becoming the only manager to preside over a Southend team for more than 500 matches.
Ted retired in May 1934, but would be beset with ill-health and died in December 1935 aged 57.
Inscription
in loving memory of
EDWARD LAWSON BIRNIE
died Dec 22nd 1935 aged 57
at rest
also
DOROTHY BIRNIE
dearly loved daughter of
ELIZABETH BIRNIE
died May 3rd 1951
also
our beloved mother
ELIZABETH BIRNIE
died Jan 29th 1969
also our darling
SALLY
who went peacefully to sleep
on the 14th Feb 1976
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