Les Chappell Explained

Les Chappell
Birth Date:6 February 1947
Birth Place:Nottingham, England
Position:Striker
Years1:1965–1968
Caps1:108
Goals1:37
Years2:1968–1969
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:1969–1974
Clubs3:Reading
Caps3:201
Goals3:78
Years4:1974–1976
Caps4:58
Goals4:10
Years5:1976–1978
Caps5:67
Goals5:5
Manageryears1:1984
Managerclubs1:Swansea City (caretaker)
Manageryears2:1984
Managerclubs2:Swansea City (caretaker)

Les Chappell (born 6 February 1947) is an English footballer who played as a striker.

Chappell began his career with Rotherham United in 1965 and was a part of the team for over three seasons, scoring regularly. Following the Millers relegation, he joined Blackburn Rovers, before moving onto Reading in 1969.

He became a key player for Reading over the next five years before moving to Doncaster Rovers. Chappell finished his league football career with Swansea City, joining the coaching staff. He was caretaker manager from March to May 1984, following the dismissal of John Toshack, and again in December 1984, following the dismissal of Colin Appleton.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OUR MANAGERS. Swansea City A.F.C.. 27 February 2024.