Len Choules Explained

Len Choules
Birth Date:January 1932
Birth Place:Orpington, England
Death Date:January 2024 (aged 91)
Position:Centre-half
Youthyears1:?–1951
Youthclubs1:Sutton United
Years1:1951–1962
Clubs1:Crystal Palace
Caps1:259
Goals1:3
Years2:1962–1963
Clubs2:Romford
Caps2:26
Goals2:0

Len G. Choules (January 1932 – January 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre-half. He made 259 appearances in the Football League for Crystal Palace and also played non-league football for Sutton United and Romford.

Playing career

Choules began his career as an amateur with Sutton United and signed professional terms with Crystal Palace in May 1951. His Football League debut was not until April 1953 in a 1–1 home draw against Ipswich Town and between then and 1962, Choules made a total of 259 League appearances for Crystal Palace, scoring three times and was ever present in season 1956–57. He was also a part of the side which achieved promotion from the Fourth Division, in season 1960–61.[1]

During his time with Crystal Palace, Choules was granted two testimonials and in 1954 was selected in an FA XI to play against Oxford University He was released by Crystal Palace on a free transfer in 1962 and moved into non-league football with Romford,[2] but retired shortly thereafter.

Personal life and death

Choules was born in Orpington, England in January 1932.[3] He died in January 2024, just short of his 92nd birthday.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands. 1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. 214–15. 0907969542.
  2. Book: Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands. 1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. 320. 0907969542.
  3. Book: Purkiss. Mike. Sands. Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. 1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. 68. 0907969542.
  4. Web site: Crystal Palace mourn loss of Len Choules . Crystal Palace F.C. . 26 February 2024 . 19 January 2024.