Laurie Sheffield
Laurence Joseph Sheffield (born 27 April 1939 in Swansea, Wales), is a Welsh footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laurence Joseph Sheffield | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Swansea City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bristol Rovers | 0 | (0) | |
| 1958–1961 | Barry Town | 139 | (78) |
| 1961–1965 | Newport County | 91 | (46) |
| 1965–1966 | Doncaster Rovers[1] | 58 | (34) |
| 1966–1967 | Norwich City | 27 | (16) |
| 1967–1968 | Rotherham United | 19 | (6) |
| 1968 | Oldham Athletic | 18 | (6) |
| 1968–1969 | Luton Town | 35 | (12) |
| 1969–1970 | Doncaster Rovers | 15 | (6) |
| 1970–1971 | Peterborough United | 18 | (6) |
| Total | 281 | (132) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Following his second period with Doncaster Rovers, Sheffield was signed by Peterborough United for £10,000.[2]
References
- Hossack, Steve (1 December 2006). "Farewell to Belle Vue". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- http://www.uptheposh.com/people/7969/career/
External links
- Laurie Sheffield at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Doncaster Free Press, Expert Corner, Laurie Sheffield
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