Roy Jennings

Roy Thomas Edward Jennings (31 December 1931 – 21 October 2016) was an English professional football player and manager.

He played as a centre half for Swindon Town, Southampton, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Crawley Town, making over 500 career appearances. He also managed Crawley Town for two years.

Career Born in Swindon, Jennings initially played for Swindon Town as an amateur. While at Swindon he represented Wiltshire and also England youth. While studying accountancy he was spotted by a scout for Southampton,

Jennings signed for Brighton & Hove Albion in May 1952. and 22 goals in 297 appearances for the club in all competitions. He made his last appearance for Crawley in 1969. He also managed the club between 1968 and 1970. He was the club's third ever manager, and won promotion to the Southern League Premier Division in 1969.

After retiring from football, Jennings remained in Crawley, and became a partner in an accountancy firm, and also served as a magistrate.

He died on 21 October 2016, at the age of 84.