Roy Parnell
English footballer (1943–2025)
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Roy Parnell (8 October 1943 – 10 September 2025) was an English footballer who played as right-back for Everton, Tranmere Rovers and Bury.[1][2] He was later the player-manager of New Brighton.[3][4] Parnell was born in Birkenhead, England on 8 October 1943.[5] He died on 10 September 2025, 28 days before his 82nd birthday.[6]
Date of birth
8 October 1943
Place of birth
Birkenhead, England
Date of death
10 September 2025 (aged 81)
Position
Right-back
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 October 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Birkenhead, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 September 2025 (aged 81) | ||
| Position | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1964 | Everton | 3 | (0) |
| 1964–1967 | Tranmere Rovers | 105 | (2) |
| 1967–1970 | Bury | 97 | (2) |
| New Brighton | |||
| Total | 205+ | (4+) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| New Brighton | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
