Tony Lange

Anthony Stephen Lange (born 10 December 1964) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Lange made over 250 appearances in the Football League between 1983 and 1997.

Career Born in West Ham, Lange was playing for the Bromley District side when he signed for Charlton Athletic, turning professional in 1983. He later played for Aldershot, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Torquay United, Portsmouth, West Bromwich Albion, Fulham and St. Leonards Stamcroft.

At Aldershot, Lange was the club's Player of the Year in both the 1986–87 and 1987–88 seasons. While at the club he was nicknamed "Freddie" due to his appearance being similar to Freddie Mercury.

Later life After retiring as a player, Lange worked as a landscape gardener and for Southern Railway. Lange also played for the West Bromwich Albion Masters side.