Bob Widdowson Explained

Bob Widdowson
Fullname:John Robert Widdowson[1]
Birth Date:12 September 1941
Birth Place:Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
Height:[2]
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:–1959
Youthclubs1:British Ropes
Years1:1959–1968
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:1968–1970
Clubs2:York City
Caps2:30
Goals2:0
Years3:1969
Clubs3:Portsmouth (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:1970–
Clubs4:Gainsborough Trinity
Totalcaps:41
Totalgoals:0

John Robert Widdowson (born 12 September 1941) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Sheffield United, York City and Portsmouth and in non-League football for British Ropes and Gainsborough Trinity.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman . Barry J. . The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005 . 2005 . Queen Anne Press . Harpenden . 978-1-85291-665-7 . 656 .
  2. Book: Martin. Jarred. Dave. Windross. Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. 1997. Citizen Publications. Selby. 978-0-9531005-0-7. 111 .
  3. Web site: Bob Widdowson. Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. 2 January 2015.