About Roy Carter
Born 1954. Roy Carter is a British association football player.
Roy William Carter (born 19 February 1954 in Torpoint) is a former professional footballer.
Carter played for Falmouth Town, and he then joined Hereford United in April 1975. He made his league debut the same season and went on to play 71 league games, scoring 9 times.
He transferred to Swindon Town for a £22,000 fee in December 1977 and he went on to make 236 senior appearances for the club, scoring 39 goals. After loan spells with Torquay United and Bristol Rovers he moved permanently to Torquay in February 1983.
He later joined Newport County and played 152 league games, scoring 21 times before moving to Exeter City. He stayed only one season at St. James' Park before leaving league football and joining Saltash United.
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Who is Roy Carter?
British footballer (born 1954)
When was Roy Carter born?
Roy Carter was born on 19 February 1954 in Torpoint.
What is Roy Carter's occupation?
Roy Carter is an association football player.
What nationality is Roy Carter?
Roy Carter is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Carter (footballer)
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