Howard John Goddard (born 10 May 1957) is an English former professional footballer. A striker, he joined Newport County in 1977 from Swindon Town. He went on to make 105 appearances for Newport scoring 42 goals. In 1982, he spent time on loan at Blackpool, scoring twice in four matches before joining Bournemouth.[3]

Howard Goddard
Personal information
Full name Howard John Goddard[1]
Date of birth (1957-05-10) 10 May 1957 (age 67)
Place of birth Over Wallop, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1976 Bournemouth 64 (18)
1976–1977 Swindon Town 12 (0)
1977–1982 Newport County 105 (42)
1982Blackpool (loan) 4 (2)
1982 Bournemouth 9 (2)
1982–1983 Aldershot 28 (9)
Trowbridge Town
Total 222 (73)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ "Howard Goddard". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. ^ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1981). Rothmans Football Yearbook: 1981–82. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 240. ISBN 0-362-02046-9. OCLC 868301130.
  3. ^ Newport County A-Z of transfers
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  • Howard Goddard at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database