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Glyn Riley

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Glyn Riley
Personal information
Date of birth (1958-07-24) 24 July 1958 (age 66)
Place of birth Barnsley, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1982 Barnsley 131 (16)
1980Doncaster Rovers (loan) 8 (2)
1982–1987 Bristol City 199 (61)
1987Torquay United (loan) 6 (1)
1987–1989 Aldershot 58 (5)
Bath City
Total 402 (85)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Glyn Riley (born 24 July 1958) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

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Born in Barnsley, Riley played for Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Bristol City, Torquay United, Aldershot and Bath City.[2] Riley's effervescent playing style made him a popular figure amongst fans. His cult status was cemented in 1986 when Bristol City played at Wembley for the first time in their history. Riley scored two goals as Bristol City beat Bolton Wanderers 3–0 in the Football League Trophy final.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1980). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 58. ISBN 0362020175.
  2. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. ^ http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Riley-Pritchard-special-guests-Ashton-Gate-Saturday/story-11261848-detail/story.html [dead link]