Ron Pountney


Ronald Alan Pountney is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A West Bromwich Albion supporter, he was named after Ronnie Allen. His style of play was based on "hard work, graft and unselfishness". He was named as Southend United's Player of the Year three times. He was given a free transfer by manager Bobby Moore in 1985, however a testimonial match against West Ham United was cancelled after West Ham had a rearranged fixture clash with the event. He eventually received a testimonial game in 2000. After retiring as a player he worked as a painter and decorator.

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