Les Chappell
Les Chappell (born 6 February 1947) is an English footballer who played as a striker. Chappell began his career with Rotherham United in 1965 and was a part of the team for over three seasons, scoring regularly. Following the Millers' relegation, he joined Blackburn Rovers, before moving onto Reading in 1969. He became a key player for Reading over the next five years before moving to Doncaster Rovers. Chappell finished his league football career with Swansea City, joining the coaching staff. He was caretaker manager from March to May 1984, following the dismissal of John Toshack, and again in December 1984, following the dismissal of Colin Appleton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 February 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1968 | Rotherham United | 108 | (37) |
| 1968–1969 | Blackburn Rovers | 7 | (0) |
| 1969–1974 | Reading | 201 | (78) |
| 1974–1976 | Doncaster Rovers | 58 | (10) |
| 1976–1978 | Swansea City | 67 | (5) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1984 | Swansea City (caretaker) | ||
| 1984 | Swansea City (caretaker) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Les Chappell (born 6 February 1947) is an English footballer who played as a striker.
Chappell began his career with Rotherham United in 1965 and was a part of the team for over three seasons, scoring regularly. Following the Millers' relegation, he joined Blackburn Rovers, before moving onto Reading in 1969.
He became a key player for Reading over the next five years before moving to Doncaster Rovers. Chappell finished his league football career with Swansea City, joining the coaching staff. He was caretaker manager from March to May 1984, following the dismissal of John Toshack, and again in December 1984, following the dismissal of Colin Appleton.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "OUR MANAGERS". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Les Chappell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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