Len Choules

Len G. Choules (born 29 January 1932, in Orpington, Kent[1]) is an English, retired professional footballer who played as a centre half. He made 259 appearances in the Football League for Crystal Palace and also played non-league football for Sutton United and Romford.

Len Choules
Personal information
Date of birth (1932-01-29) 29 January 1932
Place of birth Orpington, England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
?–1951 Sutton United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1962 Crystal Palace 259 (3)
1962–1963 Romford 26 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Choules began his career as an amateur with Sutton United[1] and signed professional terms with Crystal Palace in May 1951.[1] His Football League debut was not until April 1953 in a 1–1 home draw against Ipswich Town [1] and between then and 1962, Choules made a total of 259 League appearances for Crystal Palace, scoring three times and was ever present in season 1956–57.[1] He was also a part of the side which achieved promotion from the Fourth Division, in season 1960–61.[2]

During his time with Crystal Palace, Choules was granted two testimonials[1] and in 1954 was selected in an FA XI to play against Oxford University[1] He was released by Crystal Palace on a free transfer in 1962 and moved into non-league football with Romford,[3] but retired shortly thereafter.

References
  1. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 68. ISBN 0907969542.
  2. Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. pp. 214–15. ISBN 0907969542.
  3. Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 320. ISBN 0907969542.


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