Career
Glidden was signed to Sunderland, before joining Portuguese Vale in May 1935. The "Valiants" were relegated, and Glidden moved on to Reading. The "Royals" competed in the Third Division South, finishing fifth in 1936-1937, sixth in 1937-1938, and fifth in 1938-1939.
He scored 24 goals in 111 league appearances at Elm Park.
He guested for Tranmere Rovers, Aldershot, Crewe Alexandra, Everton and Manchester United during World World War World War II He played one game for Leyton Orient after the war.