Derek Saunders

Derek Saunders (6 January 1928 – 3 March 2018) was an English footballer. He played for Chelsea during the 1950s.

Derek Saunders
Derek Saunders (1955).png
Saunders in 1955
Personal information
Date of birth6 January 1928
Place of birthWare, England
Date of death3 March 2018(2018-03-03) (aged 90)[1]
Playing positionHalf-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1953–1959Chelsea203(9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Saunders was a member of Chelsea's 1954-55 Championship-winning team. He was one of only two players to play in every game that season.

Saunders died on 3 March 2018 at the age of 90.[1]

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