Roy Isherwood

Roy Edward Isherwood (born 24 January 1934) is a former English footballer who played as a right winger.

This article is about the English footballer. For the Australian Test cricket umpire, see Ray Isherwood.

Roy Isherwood
Personal information
Full name Roy Edward Isherwood[1]
Date of birth (1934-01-24) 24 January 1934
Place of birth Blackburn, England
Playing position(s) Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Nelson
1957–1962 Blackburn Rovers 49 (9)
1962–1963 Chelmsford City
1963–1964 Altrincham
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Isherwood signed for Blackburn Rovers in 1957 from non-league club Nelson. Blackburn gained promotion from the Second Division in Isherwood's first season at the club. Isherwood would go on to make 49 league appearances, scoring nine times, during his time at Blackburn.[2] In 1962, Isherwood signed for Chelmsford City for £5,000 as part of a bid to gain election into the Football League.[3] In 1963, Isherwood signed for Altrincham.[4]

References
  1. "Roy Isherwood". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  2. "Roy Isherwood". Neil Brown. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  3. "Mason's Controversial Move". Wolves Heroes. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  4. "Altrincham Football Club Legends Section Eighteen Profiles 52-54". Altrincham F.C. Retrieved 9 February 2019.


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