About Peter Roney
Lived 1887 – 1930 (aged 43). Peter Roney was a British association football player.
Personal life Roney was born at Knightswood Hospital, Scotland in January 1886. Whilst a player with Bristol Rovers, the family lived in Eastville. He later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps.
His plight became a matter of concern to Bristol Rovers in 1921 when he was said to have been "down on his luck", "[lying] on a bed of sickness" and suffering from severe rheumatism as a result of his war service. The directors of the football club donated ten guineas (£10.10s) to him and arranged for a collection to be made at a Southern League match between Bristol Rovers and Norwich City, his two former clubs.
Roney died on 25 August 1930 in Scotstoun, Scotland, at the age of 43.
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Who was Peter Roney?
Scottish footballer (1887-1930)
When was Peter Roney born?
Peter Roney was born on 15 January 1887 in Rutherglen.
When did Peter Roney die?
Peter Roney died on 25 August 1930 in Clydebank.
What was Peter Roney's occupation?
Peter Roney was an association football player.
What nationality was Peter Roney?
Peter Roney was British.
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