Derek Tapscott
| Date of birth | 30 June 1932 |
| Place of birth | Barry |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Position | Centre forward |
Wales International
Coming from a family of 17, Derek was renowned for his speed and energy. He was Arsenal's top scorer in 1955-56 and 1956-57.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Oct 1953 | 01 Sep 1958 | |
| Cardiff City | 01 Sep 1958 | 01 Jul 1965 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-54 | Arsenal | League Division One | 5 | 5 |
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| 1954-55 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1954-55 | Arsenal | League Division One | 37 | 13 |
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| 1955-56 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 5 | 4 |
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| 1955-56 | Arsenal | League Division One | 31 | 17 |
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| 1956-57 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 1956-57 | Arsenal | League Division One | 38 | 25 |
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| 1957-58 | Arsenal | League Division One | 8 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.