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.

Don Townsend
Personal information
Date of birth (1930-09-17)17 September 1930
Place of birth Swindon, England
Date of death 29 July 2020(2020-07-29) (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

  1. "Townsend brings Irish career to a well-timed close". Independent. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  2. Don Townsend: 1930-2020