Roy Walsh (footballer)

Roy William Walsh (born 15 January 1947) is an English former footballer who played as an inside forward.

Roy Walsh
Personal information
Full name Roy William Walsh[1]
Date of birth (1947-01-15) 15 January 1947 (age 77)
Place of birth Dedham, England
Position(s) Inside forward
Youth career
1962–1965 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1967 Ipswich Town 7 (0)
1967 Southend United 0 (0)
1967–1968 Chelmsford City
1968–1969 Cambridge City
Haverhill Rovers
Dedham Old Boys
Managerial career
Dedham Old Boys
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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In 1962, Walsh joined Ipswich Town as an apprentice. In 1965, Walsh signed professional forms with Ipswich. During his time at the club, Walsh made nine appearances in all competitions for Ipswich, all coming in the 1965–66 season. In 1967, Walsh signed for Southend United. Following a short spell at Southend, Walsh signed for Chelmsford City.[2] Following his time at Chelmsford, Walsh signed for Cambridge City, before joining Haverhill Rovers in 1969.[3] Walsh later played for, and managed, hometown club Dedham Old Boys.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Roy Walsh". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Roy Walsh". Pride of Anglia. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Rovers kick off against champs", Cambridge Evening News, 7 August 1969, p. 14
  4. ^ "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 1 May 2019.