About Roy Wood
Lived 1930 – 2023 (aged 92–93). Roy Wood was a British association football player.
Royden Wood (16 October 1930 – 7 February 2023) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper, notably for Leeds United.
Early life Wood was born in Wallasey on 16 October 1930. During World War Two, he served with the RAF in the Far East. Wood also played cricket.
Career Having played for West Cheshire League side Harrowby as a youngster, Wood joined Football League Third Division North side New Brighton in the 1950–51 season, shortly before the club were expelled from the Football League. After holding multiple jobs in the North West of England, including loading lorries in Oxton in Birkenhead, he joined Lancashire Combination side Clitheroe in 1951, before being signed by Football League Second Division side Leeds United in May 1952.
Wood died in February 2023, at the age of 92.
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Who was Roy Wood?
English footballer (1930–2023)
When was Roy Wood born?
Roy Wood was born on 16 October 1930 in Wallasey.
When did Roy Wood die?
Roy Wood died in 2023.
What was Roy Wood's occupation?
Roy Wood was an association football player.
What nationality was Roy Wood?
Roy Wood was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Wood. https://biography.guide/roy-wood-association-football-player/
MLA: "Roy Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-wood-association-football-player/.
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