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Len Townsend

1917 – 1997

English footballer

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About Len Townsend

Lived 1917 – 1997 (aged 79–80). Len Townsend was a British association football player and association football coach.

Millwall Townsend joined Third Division South club Millwall in July 1949 and made just five appearances and scored one goal during the 1949–50 season.

Representative career While guesting for Belfast Celtic, Townsend appeared for the Irish League representative team in a match against their League of Ireland counterparts on 26 April 1943. He scored in the 2–2 draw.

Managerial and coaching career

Guildford City While a player with Guildford City, Townsend combined his playing duties with that of first team coach. winning two Berks & Bucks Senior Cups, the Corinthian League Memorial Shield and the league title in his final season with the club. Townsend departed the Magpies in 1958. After finishing bottom of the Corinthian League in the 1960–61 season, Townsend was released as manager.

Personal life

Townsend served for six years with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry during and after the Second World War. Slough Town Southern Combination Cup (1): 1958–59 Third Division South 5 1 0 0

5 1 Ashford Town 1953–54 3 24 11

56 21 11 5 4 3 71 29

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Len Townsend?

English footballer (1917–1997)

When was Len Townsend born?

Len Townsend was born on 31 August 1917 in Brentford.

When did Len Townsend die?

Len Townsend died in 1997 in Sleaford.

What was Len Townsend's occupation?

Len Townsend was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Len Townsend?

Len Townsend was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Len Townsend

· Wikidata: Q6521998

· DBpedia: Len Townsend

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