Don Townsend
English footballer (1930-2020)
Donald Edward Townsend (17 September 1930 – 30 July 2020) was an English footballer. He played as a left back in the Football League. He was the father of former Ireland international Andy Townsend.[1] His career lasted from 1953 to 1965. He played for Trowbridge Town, Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 17 September 1930 | ||
Place of birth | Swindon, England | ||
Date of death | 29 July 2020 | (aged 89)||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1953–1954 | Trowbridge Town | ? | (?) |
1954–1962 | Charlton Athletic | 249 | (1) |
1962–1965 | Crystal Palace | 77 | (0) |
Total | 326 | (1) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Townsend was born in Swindon, England. He died in 30 July 2020, aged 89.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Townsend brings Irish career to a well-timed close". Independent. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ↑ Don Townsend: 1930-2020