Roy Woolcott Explained

Roy Woolcott
Fullname:Roy Alfred Woolcott
Birth Date:1946 7, df=y
Birth Place:Leyton, England
Death Place:Waltham Abbey, England
Position:Forward
Years2:1968–1972
Years3:1972
Years4:1972–1974
Clubs3:Gillingham (loan)
Clubs4:Chelmsford City
Clubs5:Tonbridge
Clubs6:Folkestone & Shepway
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Caps3:13
Goals3:5
Caps4:82
Goals4:46

Roy Alfred Woolcott (29 July 1946 – 16 December 2018) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.[1]

Playing career

Woolcott began his career at non–league club Eton Manor before joining Tottenham Hotspur in February 1968. The forward made one senior appearance for Spurs on 27 December 1969 in a Football League game against Ipswich Town at Portman Road which Ipswich Town won 2–0.[2] Woolcott joined Gillingham on loan in February 1972 and went on feature in 13 matches and scored five goals. After leaving the Kent club he played for Chelmsford City.[3] After 46 goals in 82 games for Chelmsford, Woolcott moved on to Tonbridge due to injuries sustained during his time at Chelmsford, before later playing for Folkestone & Shepway.[4]

Woolcott died on 16 December 2018 after a short illness at the Paternoster Care Home, Waltham Abbey.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Hugman, BJ (Ed) The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) p674. Retrieved 26 July 2010
  2. Web site: Roy Woolcott Obituary . Tottenham Hotspur F.C. . 27 December 2018 . 29 December 2018.
  3. Web site: Roy Woolcott fact file . My Eyes Have Seen The Glory . 29 December 2018.
  4. Book: David Selby. The Claret. Chelmsford City F.C.. 33 . 6 April 2023.