Eric Victor Webber was an English football player, playing as a centre-half, and manager.
11 Facts About Eric Webber
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Eric Webber had an unsuccessful trial with Portsmouth before Jim Angell recommended him to Tom Parker, the manager of Norwich City.
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Eric Webber was quickly promoted to the Reserves where his efforts were rewarded by a professional contract in March 1939.
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In March 1948, Eric Webber came up against George Lowrie in consecutive matches against different clubs.
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In both games, Eric Webber marked Lowrie out of the game.
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Eric Webber became team captain in 1950, succeeding Bill Rochford, and his leadership qualities were soon to stand him in good stead, when he moved to Torquay as their player-manager.
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Eric Webber played 182 league games for Southampton, plus 10 in the FA Cup.
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In October 1951 Eric Webber left Southampton to become player-manager at Torquay United.
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Eric Webber continued as a player until 1955, making 149 league appearances for the Gulls.
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Eric Webber did however lead Torquay to promotion from Division Four in 1960, Torquay finishing in 3rd place.
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Torquay were relegated two years later, again on the last day of the season, but Eric Webber remained at the club until he was surprisingly sacked in May 1965, to be replaced by Frank O'Farrell after Torquay had finished in 12th place at the end of the season.