Born in
Southwark, Possee began his career as an apprentice at
Tottenham Hotspur, before becoming a professional there. In January 1964 he scored on his debut in a 3–1 victory over
Aston Villa at
White Hart Lane. Possee also played in
the Football League for
Millwall,
Crystal Palace and
Leyton Orient. He signed for
St Patrick's Athletic in October 1977 under
Barry Bridges and scored twice on his debut on the 16th. Possee then spent three seasons in the
North American Soccer League with the
Vancouver Whitecaps, helping them to win the
Soccer Bowl in 1979. Possee suffered tragedy in his post playing career life. His son Danny, aged 22, was shot and killed by police in 1992 whilst they were executing a warrant for a narcotics arrest. ==References==