Harry Obeney Explained

Harry Obeney
Birth Date:9 March 1938
Birth Place:Bethnal Green, England
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Brigg Sports
Years1:1956–1961
Years2:1961–1964
Years5:1965–1973
Clubs1:West Ham United
Clubs2:Millwall
Clubs3:Colchester United
Clubs4:Dover
Clubs5:Romford
Clubs6:Aveley
Caps1:24
Caps2:76
Caps5:280
Goals1:12
Goals2:10
Goals5:63

Harry Obeney (born 9 March 1938) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre forward/wing half.

Career

A full back with Briggs Sports, Obeney signed for West Ham United in 1956 and made his full professional appearance in 1957 in a game against Notts County. His next appearance came nearly two years later. In 1959, with West Ham seeking a replacement for the injured Vic Keeble, Obeney was converted to playing as a centre forward.[1] [2]

Making only 30 appearances, in all competitions, for The Hammers, including West Ham's record home win against Everton; a 4–0 win in February 1961 in which Obeney scored twice,[3] he was allowed to leave and joined Millwall in 1961. He made 75 appearances for The Lions before a short spell with Colchester United, Southern League club Dover, before making over four hundred appearances for Romford. Obeney finished his career with Aveley.[1]

Obeney was granted a testimonial by Romford against West Ham United on 21 October 1970.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Who's Who West Ham United . Independent Uk Sports Publications . Hogg, Tony . 1995 . London . 156 . 1899429018.
  2. http://www.westhamstats.info/westham.php?west=2&ham=504&united=Harry_Obeney Welcome to the Wonderful World of West Ham United Statistics Harry Obeney
  3. http://www.whufc.com/articles/everton-match-preview-20091105_2236884_1867428 Everton Match Preview