About Roy Ironside
Lived 1935 – 2024 (aged 88–89). Roy Ironside was a British association football player.
Roy Ironside (28 May 1935 – 8 June 2024) was an English professional footballer who played in The Football League for Rotherham United and Barnsley.
Ironside was a member of Rotherham's 1961 Football League Cup final team. His son is Ian Ironside, a retired professional footballer who was also a goalkeeper. Furthermore, his grandson is Joe Ironside who is currently a striker for Doncaster Rovers.
Ironside died on 8 June 2024, at the age of 89.
Honours Rotherham United Football League Cup runner-up: 1960–61
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Who was Roy Ironside?
English footballer (born 1935)
When was Roy Ironside born?
Roy Ironside was born on 28 May 1935 in Sheffield.
When did Roy Ironside die?
Roy Ironside died in 2024.
What was Roy Ironside's occupation?
Roy Ironside was an association football player.
What nationality was Roy Ironside?
Roy Ironside was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Ironside. https://biography.guide/roy-ironside/
MLA: "Roy Ironside." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-ironside/.
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