About Johnny Roche
Lived 1932 – 1988 (aged 55–56). Johnny Roche was a British association football player.
John Anthony Roche (18 May 1932 – 1988) was an English footballer who played as a forward. He played professionally for Millwall and Crystal Palace between 1957 and 1960, making a total of 61 Football League appearances.
Career Roche was born in Poplar, London, and began his career in non-league football with Margate before signing for Millwall in 1957. In May 1959, he signed for Crystal Palace then playing in the Football League Fourth Division. He made a goal-scoring debut on 3 September in a home 3–2 win against Oldham Athletic and went on to make 36 appearances that season, scoring 11 times. At the end of the 1959–60 season, he returned to Margate. His grandson Jamie Roche, born in Sweden to a Swedish mother and Roche's son (who himself played semi-professionally), is also a professional footballer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Roche?
English footballer (1932-1988)
When was Johnny Roche born?
Johnny Roche was born on 18 May 1932 in Poplar.
When did Johnny Roche die?
Johnny Roche died in 1988.
What was Johnny Roche's occupation?
Johnny Roche was an association football player.
What nationality was Johnny Roche?
Johnny Roche was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Roche. https://biography.guide/johnny-roche/
MLA: "Johnny Roche." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-roche/.
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