Ronnie Radford was born on the 12th of July in 1943 and he hailed from South Elmsall, West Riding of Yorkshire with the video of his goal against Newcastle United viral
Ronnie Radford was an English footballer who notably scored an outstanding goal in the 1971 and 1972 FA Cup for Hereford United during their shock 2โ1 giant killing of Newcastle United.
Ronnie Radford Who Scored Famous Goal Against Newcastle United Dead, Age, Family, Wife, Career Stats, Video
RIP Ronnie Radford! A true legend that will always be remembered for this goal against Newcastle in 1972! Thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Once a bull always a bull ๐ฎ๐ค pic.twitter.com/vXOqNuojZF
— Joel Edwards (@JoelyEdwards) November 2, 2022
RIP Ronnie Radford
One of the greatest FA Cup goals of all time! pic.twitter.com/mIclF8bceE— TV Football 1968-92 (@1968Tv) November 2, 2022
Ronnie Radfordโs Family And Education
Ronnie was married to Annie Radford and together they have 2 children namely David and Gary. Ronnieโs educational details are unknown.
Ronnie Radford Professional Career And Achievements
Radford started his footballing career at Sheffield and later at Leeds United but did not make a first-team appearance for club. Ronnie later joined Cheltenham Town where he was present in the 1963 and 1964 seasons. Ronnie was the only part-time footballer who worked during the week as a joiner. Radford spent one season at Rugby Town before coming back to Whaddon Road in 1966. Newport County then paid approximatelyยฃ1,500 for him in 1969 and in his very first season Ronnie Radford was voted Player of the Year. At Newport Radford scored a volley from the edge of the box against Bradford Park Avenue which flew into the top corner. Further Radford stated in an interview that he believed that goal was equally as good a goal as his most famous effort.
Eventually, the financial and physical strain of traveling to and from Newport made him shift to a club closer to home. That club was Hereford United. Radford was active in Hereford midfield and was part of the team that went on an incredible cup run from the Fourth Qualifying Round to the Fourth Round Proper. In the Third Round Hereford met Newcastle United at St James’ Park and the team of part-timers came away with a score ofย 2โ2 draw after going 1โ0 up in the first minute.
Ronnie Radford stayed at Hereford until 1974 of July when he became the player manager at nearby Worcester City. He later on started playing for Bath City and Forest Green Rovers but unfortunately, an Achilles tendon injury ended his playing career. He moved back to Yorkshire to continue his work as a carpenter and joiner. Year 2002 Ronnie Radfordโs goal against Newcastle was voted 97th in the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in history.
Ronnie Radford died on the 2nd of November 2022 at the age of 79 years.