Tony Gregory (footballer)

Anthony Charles Gregory (16 May 1937 – January 2021) was an English football player, coach and manager. He played as a wing half and as a winger.

Career

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During his career he played for Vauxhall Motors, Luton Town, Watford, Bexley United, Bedford Town, Hastings United and Dover. He also served as a player-coach for Hamilton Steelers and Barnet, and as player-manager for Stevenage Town and Wolverton.

During his career, Gregory represented his country at youth level, was a losing finalist with Luton in the 1959 FA Cup Final, and helped Watford to promotion in the 1959–60 season.[1]

On 12 January 2021, it was announced that he had died at the age of 83.[2]

Honours

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Luton Town

References

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  1. ^ Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
  2. ^ Matthews, Anthony (12 January 2021). "Obituary: Former Watford player and Luton Town FA Cup finalist Tony Gregory dies". Watford Observer. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  3. ^ Vernon, Leslie; Rollin, Jack (1977). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1977–78. London: Brickfield Publications Ltd. p. 490. ISBN 0354 09018 6.