Roy Law
Roy (Royston) Law (29 September 1937 — 10 October 2014) was a
Family and early years
Roy Law was born in
Football debut and Amateur years
Roy Law's first game for Wimbledon was during the 1958–59 season, their 5 -4 victory over Woking.
International honours
He captained England Amateurs and formed a key part of England's central defence in the early 1960s, alongside fellow Don John Martin [6]
Professional career
The proposal to turn Wimbledon FC professional and join the Division One of the Southern League was controversial, and Roy Law as captain, was instrumental in keeping the players and club united.[7] Despite signing a professional contract on 10 June 1964, Roy continued with a day job as a builder throughout his remaining playing career.[2]
He remained captain until leaving the club in 1972, having served as captain for 13 years.[8]
Later life
After leaving Wimbledon FC in 1972 Roy worked as a salesman, and part-time college lecturer. He later returning to the building trade, running his own small business.
He has been voted by fans as the second best captain in the club's history, after Dave Beasant, who led the team to FA Cup glory.[10]
Roy Law died on 10 October 2014.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Club to honour Roy Law", AFC Wimbledon, 10 October 2014
- ^ a b c Andy Fraser (2 October 2000). "Where are they now?". (source needed).
- ^ Wimbledon Football Club The first 100 years. London: Ward and Woolverton Ltd. 1989. p. 46.
- ^ "Football Association Amateur Cup". Football Club History Database.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon: FL125 Vote". Football League.
- ^ "Modern Non-League History : England Representative Football 1960s". The Non-League Club Directory.
- ^ Wimbledon Football Club The first 100 years. London: Ward and Woolverton Ltd. 1989. p. 61.
- ^ Our aim was success. London: Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association. May 2003. p. 1.
- ^ "Dons Lift FA Cup". Newsquest Media Group. 28 February 2008.
- ^ "FL125 VOTE".