Glyn Riley Explained

Glyn Riley
Birth Date:24 July 1958
Birth Place:Barnsley, England
Height:[1]
Position:Striker
Years1:1974–1982
Clubs1:Barnsley
Caps1:131
Goals1:16
Years2:1980
Clubs2:Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:2
Years3:1982–1987
Clubs3:Bristol City
Caps3:199
Goals3:61
Years4:1987
Clubs4:Torquay United (loan)
Caps4:6
Goals4:1
Years5:1987–1989
Clubs5:Aldershot
Caps5:58
Goals5:5
Clubs6:Bath City
Totalcaps:402
Totalgoals:85

Glyn Riley (born 24 July 1958) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

Born in Barnsley, Riley played for Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Bristol City, Torquay United, Aldershot and Bath City.[2] Riley's effervescent playing style made him a popular figure amongst fans. His cult status was cemented in 1986 when Bristol City played at Wembley for the first time in their history. Riley scored two goals as Bristol City beat Bolton Wanderers 3–0 in the Football League Trophy final.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81 . registration . Jack . Rollin . Queen Anne Press. London . 1980 . 0362020175 . 58.
  2. Web site: Profile. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Riley-Pritchard-special-guests-Ashton-Gate-Saturday/story-11261848-detail/story.html