Clyde Honeysett Purnell (14 May 1877 – 14 August 1934) was an English amateur footballer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

In 1905 he picked up the runners-up medal at Shepherd's Bush in the FA Amateur Cup, but two years later he got gold with Clapton F.C., scoring once in the final in a 6–0 win over Eston United.

[1] Purnell played six matches and netted eight goals for the England amateur team in 1907 and 1908.

He was a member of the English amateur team that represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal in the football tournament.

[4] He was later a Commercial Traveller and died on 19 August 1934 at Folkestone Racecourse leaving a widow and son.