Roger Brown

Roger William Brown (12 December 1952 – 17 August 2011) was an English football manager and player who played as a defender. He made over 300 Football League appearances in total, playing for Bournemouth in two spells, Norwich City and Fulham.

He managed Colchester United between 1987 and 1988.

Playing career Brown, born in Tamworth, began his career with local club Dosthill Rovers, later moving to Bolehall Swifts, before joining Walsall as an apprentice in 1970, but failed to earn a contract with the club. Following this, he joined Paget Rangers He made 63 league appearances for the Cherries, scoring three times before earning an £85,000 transfer to First Division club Norwich City in July 1979, following manager John Bond. helping the club to an impressive 12th position in the league.

Brown would later go on to manage Bolehall Swifts alongside his brother Gary from 1993 to 1994.

Honours Bournemouth 1983–84 Associate Members' Cup winner