Don Townsend

Donald Edward Townsend (17 September 1930 – 30 July 2020) was an English footballer. He played as a left back in the Football League. He was the father of former Ireland international Andy Townsend.[1] His career lasted from 1953 to 1965. He played for Trowbridge Town, Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace.

Don Townsend
Personal information
Date of birth(1930-09-17)17 September 1930
Place of birthSwindon, England
Date of death29 July 2020(2020-07-29) (aged 89)
Playing positionLeft-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1953–1954Trowbridge Town?(?)
1954–1962Charlton Athletic249(1)
1962–1965Crystal Palace77(0)
Total326(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Townsend was born in Swindon, England. He died in 30 July 2020, aged 89.[2]

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