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]