Clive Middlemass (born 25 August 1944 is an English former professional footballer and manager. As a player, he made 169 appearances in the Football League as a Defender for Workington before a near fatal car crash ended his career. Middlemass has gone to see his parents in Sheffield (with his wife and son) to inform them about a possible transfer to Ipswich Town. However, on the way home his car was hit by a lorry near Bradford. After nearly a year out of the game, Clive returned to the side at Workington (then in the 3rd tier), but after a few appearances he realised his injuries had been too severe, and retired from professional playing.