Ron Pountney Explained

Ron Pountney
Fullname:Ronald Alan Pountney
Birth Date:19 March 1955
Birth Place:Bilston, England
Height:[1]
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1973
Clubs1:Walsall
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:1973
Clubs2:Port Vale
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1973–1975
Clubs3:Bilston
Years4:1975–1985
Caps4:347
Goals4:26
Years5:1985–1986
Years6:1986–1987
Years7:1987–1988
Years8:1988–1989
Years9:1989–19??
Clubs9:Gravesend & Northfleet
Totalcaps:348+
Totalgoals:26+

Ronald Alan Pountney (born 19 March 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A West Bromwich Albion supporter, he was named after Ronnie Allen.[2] His style of play was based on "hard work, graft and unselfishness".[2] He was named as Southend United's Player of the Year three times.[3] He was given a free transfer by manager Bobby Moore in 1985; however, a testimonial match against West Ham United was cancelled after West Ham had a rearranged fixture clash with the event.[3] He eventually received a testimonial game in 2000.[3] After retiring as a player he worked as a painter and decorator.[2]

Career statistics

Source:

ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
WalsallThird Division1972–7310000010
Port ValeThird Division1973–7400000000
Southend UnitedThird Division1974–7540000040
Third Division1975–762111010231
Fourth Division1976–772304220292
Fourth Division1977–782402000260
Third Division1978–794255120496
Third Division1979–804243041495
Fourth Division1980–814451021476
Third Division1981–803441030384
Third Division1982–834655350568
Third Division1983–843112050381
Fourth Division1984–853612041422
Total3472626628340135
Career total3482626628340235

Honours

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rollin . Jack . Rothmans football yearbook . 1980 . Queen Anne Press . London . 0362020175 . 342. 14 April 2020.
  2. Web site: SHRIMPERS Trust Website. www.shrimperstrust.co.uk. 10 March 2017.
  3. News: How Ron finally got his big pay-day. 10 March 2017. The Guardian. 30 July 2000.