Ted Platt: wartime keeper who could not replace Swindin or Kelsey

Ted Platt Ted Platt was born in Romford on 26 March 1921 and at the time of writing is still with us, having reached the age of 91. He started out with Colchester United of the Southern League and was transferred directly from them to Arsenal. Ted Platt then signed for Arsenal on January 5 1939 …