a true highlight. He left United to join Bradford City in 1933, where he played 75 games in two seasons, scoring 27 goals, including being top goal-scorer in the 1933–34 season. He left City to join Chesterfield in May 1935. When the Second World War ended in 1945, newly appointed manager Matt Busby brought Spence back to Manchester United in a coaching and scouting role. Despite his success at club level player, he was capped only twice by England, his chances of regular international recognition not helped by the fact that he spent several seasons playing outside the top flight. His son, also named Joe, was on the books of Chesterfield, but didn't make an appearance for them before joining York City in 1950. In four years at York, he made 110 appearances before dropping into non-league football with Gainsborough Trinity. He died on New Year's Eve 1966, at the age of 68. Honours Manchester United Football League Second Division promotion: 1924–25 Chesterfield Football League Third Division North: 1935–36 References Bibliography Footnotes External links England profile 1898 births 1966 deaths People from Throckley Footballers from Tyne and Wear English footballers Manchester United F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players England international footballers Association football inside forwards Association football outside forwards British Army personnel of World War I