About Alf Ridyard
Lived 1908 – 1981 (aged 72–73). Alf Ridyard was a British association football player.
Alfred Ridyard (5 March 1908 – 1981) was an English professional footballer, active between 1930 and 1947.
Ridyard was originally from Cudworth, South Yorkshire. in wartime games. In the twilight of his playing career in 1947 Ridyard made a dramatic comeback at the age of 40 and captained Rangers in the vital last games to win promotion to Division 2, which at the time was the equivalent to the Championship.
He continued to be involved with the club for many years after he stopped playing including roles as Chief Scout and Assistant Manager to Jack Taylor.
Ridyard died in 1981 in Sandwell.
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Who was Alf Ridyard?
English footballer (1908-1981)
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Alf Ridyard was born in 1908.
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Alf Ridyard died in 1981.
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Alf Ridyard was an association football player.
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Alf Ridyard was British.
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