Len Allchurch

Leonard Allchurch (12 September 1933 – 16 November 2016) was a Welsh professional footballer. Allchurch played in the English Football League for almost twenty years, playing in the top flight with Sheffield United and having lengthy spells with Swansea City and Stockport County. A Welsh international, he was born in Swansea and was the brother of fellow international Ivor Allchurch. He had the distinction of never receiving a booking or a caution throughout his entire Football League career.

With Sheffield United manager John Harris looking to reignite their faltering promotion push he offered £12,000 for Allchurch but the deal was rejected. United were undeterred and finally agreed a deal for £18,000 in March 1961. He subsequently played for Haverfordwest having moved to the club in July 1971.

International career Allchurch first joined his brother Ivor in the Welsh national team in April 1955 against Ireland. He earned 11 caps for his country.

Post-football On his retirement Allchurch became a hotelier in Swansea before running a leather goods business.