Derek Hood (born 17 December 1958) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.
Career
Born in Washington, Tyne and Wear, Hood was released after 5 months at West Bromwich Albion. After a spell at Hull City, he joined York City on 9 February 1980 for £2,000. He retired in May 1988 after suffering from a right knee injury. He enjoyed a testimonial game on 1 November 1988 when York City played a Derek Hood Select team.[3] Hood was the Clubman of the Year for York City in the 1982–83 season.[4] After his football career finished, Hood lived and worked in Harrogate as a BT engineer.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Derek Hood". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 408. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ York City F.C. match programme. 1 November 1988. p. 4.
- ^ "Former Clubman Of The Year Award Winners". York City F.C. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2007.
- ^ "Pointing way to old boy City". Evening Press. 13 March 2004. Retrieved 5 July 2010.