Ron Howells
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald Gilbert Howells | ||
| Date of birth | 12 January 1927 | ||
| Place of birth |
Ponthenri, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 29 December 2011 (aged 84)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1948 | Swansea Town | 9 | (0) |
| 1948–1950 |
Barry Town | ||
| 1950–1957 | Cardiff City | 155 | (0) |
| 1957–1958 | Worcester City | ||
| 1958–1960 | Chester | 80 | (0) |
| 1960–19?? |
Barry Town | ||
| International career | |||
| 1953 | Wales | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ronald Gilbert Howells (12 January 1927 – 29 December 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a
The Football League for three clubs.[2]
Playing career
Howells began his playing career with
Barry Town before resurrecting his professional career with Cardiff City
in July 1950.
Due to the presence of
Howells dropped back into non-league football with
1959–60. Howells had continued to live in South Wales throughout his spell at Chester, who were reluctant to continue paying his expenses.[7]
This marked the end of his professional career and he joined
Barry Town.[8]
After retirement
After retiring from football, Howells later became a painter and decorator in his hometown Ponthenry.[3]
Career Honours
Cardiff City
- 1951–52
References
- ^ Phillips, Terry (11 August 2009). "Cardiff City mourn death of ex-keeper Ron Howells - Cardiff City News - Cardiff City - Football". WalesOnline. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ "Ron Howells". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Past players". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ISBN 0-7509-3700-9.
- ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
- ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
- ISBN 1-874427-52-6.