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Ron Saunders

English footballer and manager (1932-2019) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 87

Ronald Saunders was an English football player and manager. He played for Everton, Tonbridge Angels, Gillingham, Portsmouth, Watford and Charlton Athletic during a 16-year playing career, before moving into management.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Charlton Athletic F.C.1965-19676524
Watford F.C.1964-19653918
Portsmouth F.C.1958-1964236145
Gillingham F.C.1957-19584920
Tonbridge Angels F.C.1955-1957
Everton F.C.1951-195530

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He managed seven clubs in 20 years, and he was the first manager to have taken charge of Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion, the three rival clubs based in and around the city of Birmingham.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2019 · aged 87