Cyril Lello
English footballer
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Cyril Frank Lello (24 February 1920 – August 1997) was an English professional footballer who played for Shrewsbury Town, Lincoln City, Everton, Rochdale and Runcorn.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cyril Frank Lello | ||
| Date of birth | 24 February 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Ludlow, England | ||
| Date of death | August 1997 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Liverpool, England | ||
| Position | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Shrewsbury Town | |||
| 1947–1956 | Everton | 237 | (9) |
| 1956–1957 | Rochdale | 11 | (0) |
| Runcorn | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Ludlow, Shropshire, he had played at amateur level for Ludlow Town and Hereford United before turning professional when he joined Shrewsbury Town in 1939. He served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and made guest appearances for Lincoln City. He also played for Derry City while posted in Northern Ireland.[1] After the war ended, he signed for Everton in 1946. He set a record 155 consecutive appearances for the club. He transferred to Rochdale in 1956.[2]
In retirement after playing for Runcorn, he ran an electrical goods shop and ran youth club football sides for several years.[2] He died in August 1997 in Liverpool at the age of 77.[3]
