Norman Tapken

Date of birth21 February 1914
Place of birthWallsend
PositionGoalkeeper

An undemonstrative and reliable keeper, Norman was Newcastle's regular keeper for three years in the Second Division during the mid-thirties. He later returned as a guest player during war-time matches.

Norman was signed from Newcastle in December 1938, but only had a limited number of chances with United before WW2 broke out. Regarded as safe and reliable. Did not appear after the war.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 01 May 1933 01 Dec 1938
Manchester United 01 Dec 1938 01 Apr 1947

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1934-35 Newcastle United FA Cup 1 1
1934-35 Newcastle United League Division Two 26 22 1
1935-36 Newcastle United FA Cup 5 3 3
1935-36 Newcastle United League Division Two 36 25 8
1936-37 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1936-37 Newcastle United League Division Two 34 23 6
1937-38 Newcastle United League Division Two 10 4 4
1938-39 Manchester United FA Cup 2 1
1938-39 Manchester United League Division One 14 10 2
1948-49 League of Ireland Inter League 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
17 Mar 1949 LEAGUE OF IRELAND v IRISH LEAGUE D 0-0 INTER LEAGUE
18 Apr 1949 IRISH LEAGUE v LEAGUE OF IRELAND L 4-1 INTER LEAGUE


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.