Ronald Johnson Ferrier (26 April 1914 – 11 October 1991) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester United in the 1930s, and later for and Oldham Athletic.[1] He played for Plymouth Argyle as a wartime guest,[3] and also represented Grimsby Town and Lincoln City before retiring as a player in 1947.

Ron Ferrier
Personal information
Full name Ronald Johnson Ferrier[1]
Date of birth 26 April 1914
Place of birth Cleethorpes, England
Date of death 11 October 1991 (aged 77)
Place of death Cleethorpes, England
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre forward, inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Grimsby Wanderers
1933–1935 Grimsby Town 0 (0)
1935–1938 Manchester United 18 (4)
1938–1947 Oldham Athletic 48 (25)
1947 Lincoln City 0 (0)
Lysaghts Sports
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He also played/ and scored once as a guest player for Mossley in the 1939–40 season whilst stationed with the army at Ladysmith Barracks.[4]

He died in October 1991 at the age of 77.[1] He could play at centre and inside forward.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 89. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ "Manchester United. Weak positions improved". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. v – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Ron Ferrier". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Fagan to Fulham". www.mossleyweb.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008.
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