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]

Ron Pountney
Personal information
Full name Ronald Alan Pountney[1]
Date of birth (1955-03-19) 19 March 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Bilston, England
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Position(s) 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

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Source:[5]

Club Division Season League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Walsall Third Division 1972–73 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Port Vale Third Division 1973–74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southend United Third Division 1974–75 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Third Division 1975–76 21 1 1 0 1 0 23 1
Fourth Division 1976–77 23 0 4 2 2 0 29 2
Fourth Division 1977–78 24 0 2 0 0 0 26 0
Third Division 1978–79 42 5 5 1 2 0 49 6
Third Division 1979–80 42 4 3 0 4 1 49 5
Fourth Division 1980–81 44 5 1 0 2 1 47 6
Third Division 1981–80 34 4 1 0 3 0 38 4
Third Division 1982–83 46 5 5 3 5 0 56 8
Third Division 1983–84 31 1 2 0 5 0 38 1
Fourth Division 1984–85 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

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Awards

References

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  1. ^ "Ron Pountney". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  2. ^ Rollin, Jack (1980). Rothmans football yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 342. ISBN 0362020175. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "SHRIMPERS Trust | Website". www.shrimperstrust.co.uk. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "How Ron finally got his big pay-day". The Guardian. 30 July 2000. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  5. ^ Ron Pountney at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)