Howard Radford
William Howard Radford (born 8 September 1930), known by his middle name Howard, is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in The Football League for Bristol Rovers for eleven years between 1951 and 1962.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Howard Radford | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Abercynon, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1951 | Penrhiwceiber | ||
| 1951–1962 | Bristol Rovers | 244 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Radford, who was born in Abercynon, began his playing career in the nearby village of Penrhiwceiber. He was invited for a trial by Bristol Rovers in May 1951, and three months later he joined them on professional terms.[1] He went on to make 244 League appearances for them before retiring from football in 1962.[2]
Following his retirement he managed a number of public houses, firstly the Checkers in Old Market, then the Ring o' Bells in Coalpit Heath and the Bishop Lacey Inn in Chudleigh. Later on he worked as a steward in Chudleigh Conservative Club and as a security guard with British Aerospace.[1]
References
- Jay, Mike; Byrne, Stephen (1994). Pirates in Profile: A Who's Who of Bristol Rovers Players. Bristol: Potten, Baber & Murray. pp. 215–216. ISBN 0-9524835-0-5.
- Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. p. 504. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.