Ron Pountney
English footballer
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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]
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 | |||
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Walsall | 1972–73 | Third Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Port Vale | 1973–74 | Third Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southend United | 1974–75 | Third Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975–76 | Third Division | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | |
| 1976–77 | Fourth Division | 23 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
| 1977–78 | Fourth Division | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1978–79 | Third Division | 42 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 6 | |
| 1979–80 | Third Division | 42 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 5 | |
| 1980–81 | Fourth Division | 44 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 6 | |
| 1981–80 | Third Division | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 4 | |
| 1982–83 | Third Division | 46 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 56 | 8 | |
| 1983–84 | Third Division | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| 1984–85 | Fourth Division | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 2 | |
| Total | 347 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 401 | 35 | ||
| Career total | 348 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 402 | 35 | ||
Honours
Awards
- Southend United F.C. Player of the Year: 1979, 1980, 1983