Barry Ashworth (footballer) explained

Barry Ashworth
Birth Date:1942 8, df=y
Birth Place:Stockport, England
Position:Wing half
Years1:c 1962–1963
Years2:1963–1965
Years3:1965–1966
Years4:1966–1967
Years5:1967–1970
Years6:1970–?
Years8:?–1974
Years9:1974–?
Clubs9:Bangor City
Caps2:31
Caps3:45
Caps4:21
Caps5:119
Goals2:5
Goals3:4
Goals4:3
Goals5:12
Managerclubs1:Bangor City (caretaker)
Manageryears1:1975

Barry Ashworth (born 18 August 1942) is an English former footballer.

Playing career

Ashworth was playing Non-League football for Bangor City before he joined Southend United in 1963.[1] Spells with Hartlepools United (1965-66 season) and Tranmere Rovers followed, before moving to Chester in time for 1967–68.

At Chester, Ashworth had a reputation as a popular but volatile player.[2] In his final season at the club (1969–70) he was twice hit with six-week suspensions for disciplinary reasons.[2] The second suspension led to him being placed on the transfer list and he ended his career in The Football League, joining Altrincham.[2] He went on to play for Ellesmere Port Town before a second spell with Altrincham.[3]

Ashworth later returned to Bangor and enjoyed a spell as caretaker player-manager of the club.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cheshire County League - Barry Ashworth. Citizens Choice. 2009-05-24.
  2. Book: Chas Sumner . On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997 . 1997. Yore Publications. 82 . 1-874427-52-6.
  3. Web site: Altrincham FC players of 1973-74. Altrincham FC Official Website. 2009-05-24.
  4. Web site: 1972-78 Years of Pain and Glory. Citizens Choice. 2009-05-24.