Les Carter (footballer)

Leslie Alan Carter (born 24 October 1960) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a forward. He began his youth career at Crystal Palace and was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1978. He signed professional terms in November 1977,[1] but did not make his senior debut until January 1981.[2] He made one further appearance that season as a substitute[2] and in February 1982,[1] moved on to Bristol City. After only 16 appearances for Bristol City Carter moved on to Australia where he played for Adelaide City.

Les Carter
Personal information
Full name Leslie Alan Carter
Date of birth (1960-10-24) 24 October 1960
Place of birth Farnborough, England
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
?–1977 Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1981 Crystal Palace 2 (0)
1981–1982 Bristol City 16 (0)
1983–1984 Adelaide City
1989–1990 Sunshine George Cross
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. p. 332. ISBN 0907969542.
  2. Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands. Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. p. 255. ISBN 0907969542.
  • Les Carter at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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