Brian Riley (footballer) explained

Brian Riley
Fullname:Brian Francis Riley
Birth Date:14 September 1937
Birth Place:Bolton, England
Death Place:Great Lever, England
Position:Left winger
Youthclubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Years1:1956–1959
Clubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Caps1:8
Goals1:1
Clubs2:Weymouth
Years3:Buxton

Brian Francis Riley (14 September 1937 – 19 October 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

Born in Bolton, Riley played for Bolton Wanderers, Weymouth, and Buxton.[1] [2] After retiring as a player due to injury he worked as an electrician.[2]

Personal life

Riley had three children and six grandchildren.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BOLTON WANDERERS : 1946/47 - 2013/14. 29 October 2017. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Former Bolton Wanderers player Brian Riley has died peacefully in his sleep. 23 October 2017. 29 October 2017. Mary Naylor. Bolton News.