Billy Goundry

William Goundry (28 March 1934 – February 2012) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. A "hard player", he is best remembered for his six years in the Football League with Brentford, for whom he made over 140 appearances.

Playing career

Huddersfield Town A wing half, Goundry began his career as an amateur with First Division club Huddersfield Town and failed to make a first team appearance before departing at the end of the 1954–55 season.

Brentford Goundry signed for Third Division South club Brentford in May 1955. He made a career-high 42 appearances during the 1959–60 season, but found himself released at the end of the following campaign due to maximum wage restrictions. He made 156 appearances and scored five goals before departing in 1964 and ending his career with Hastings United.

Personal life Prior to becoming a professional footballer with Brentford, Goundry served in the British Army.

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