Ron Pountney
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Full name
Ronald Alan Pountney[1]
Date of birth
19 March 1955
Place of birth
Bilston, England
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald Alan Pountney[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Bilston, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973 | Walsall | 1 | (0) |
| 1973 | Port Vale | 0 | (0) |
| 1973–1975 | Bilston | ||
| 1975–1985 | Southend United | 347 | (26) |
| 1985–1986 | Chelmsford City | ||
| 1986–1987 | Heybridge Swifts | ||
| 1987–1988 | Chelmsford City | ||
| 1988–1989 | Bowers United | ||
| 1989–19?? | Gravesend & Northfleet | ||
| Total | 348+ | (26+) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ronald Alan Pountney (born 19 March 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A West Bromwich Albion supporter, he was named after Ronnie Allen.[3] His style of play was based on "hard work, graft and unselfishness".[3] He was named as Southend United's Player of the Year three times.[4] He was given a free transfer by manager Bobby Moore in 1985; however, a testimonial match against West Ham United was cancelled after West Ham had a rearranged fixture clash with the event.[4] He eventually received a testimonial game in 2000.[4] After retiring as a player he worked as a painter and decorator.[3]