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Ronald Gilbert Howells (12 January 1927 – 29 December 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper . He was capped by Wales and played in The Football League for three clubs.[2]
Playing career [ edit ]
Howells began his playing career with Swansea Town , joining the club in September 1946. He overcame a broken wrist to make his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw with Walsall in February 1948.[3] 1947–48 season in the Football League Third Division South . However, he dropped out of The Football League and played for Barry Town before resurrecting his professional career with Cardiff City in July 1950.
Due to the presence of Iorwerth Hughes , he was forced to wait until 26 December 1951 to make his debut in a 3–0 win over his former club Swansea Town.[4] Ninian Park , Howells was to spend five years playing in the First Division . This period also saw him win two caps for the Welsh national side in the 1954 World Cup qualifiers against England and Scotland .[5]
Howells dropped back into non-league football with Worcester City but revived his league career with Chester in September 1958. He was a regular in his two seasons at Sealand Road ,[6] 1959–60 . Howells had continued to live in South Wales throughout his spell at Chester, who were reluctant to continue paying his expenses.[7]
This marked the end of his professional career and he joined Barry Town .[8]
After retirement [ edit ]
After retiring from football, Howells later became a painter and decorator in his hometown Ponthenry.[3]
Career Honours [ edit ]
Cardiff City
References [ edit ]
^ "Ron Howells" . Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 4 April 2010 .
^ a b "Past players" . Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 4 April 2010 .
^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Derby: Breedon Books. p. 92. ISBN 1-85983-462-0
^ Hayes, Dean P. (2004). Wales The Complete Who's Who of Footballers Since 1946 . Sutton Publishing Limited. ISBN 0-7509-3700-9
^ Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997 . pp. stats section. ISBN 1-874427-52-6
^ Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997 . p. 72. ISBN 1-874427-52-6
^ Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997 . p. 139. ISBN 1-874427-52-6
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