Playing Career
Addison was born in Somerset but was brought up in York and signed as a professional for York City in 1957. He played in the inside-forward position although, being a versatile player, he played in midfield as well during his career.
In his second season he scored 10 league goals helped York win promotion to the recently created Third Division, and midway through the 1960-61 season he was transferred to First Division side Nottingham Forest for £12,000, a then-record fee for City.
Addison was a regular at the City Ground scoring 62 goals in 160 league appearances, before being signed by Bertie Mee's Arsenal in 1966 for £45,000. His time at Highbury was hampered by injury and, after scoring an average of 1 goal in every 3 games for the Gunners, he was sold to First Division side Sheffield United at the end of the 1967 season.
Addison joined United on the recommendation of assistant manager Andy Beattie who he had played with whilst at Nottingham Forest, signing for £40,000. Signed as a centre forward and provide goals, he remained a first-team regular until the 1971 season where, when he opted to move into management, joining leading non-league side Hereford United as player-manager.
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