Ray Aspden

John Raymond Aspden (6 February 1938 – 24 August 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.

Ray Aspden
Personal information
Full name John Raymond Aspden
Date of birth (1938-02-06)6 February 1938
Place of birth Horwich, England
Date of death 24 August 2021(2021-08-24) (aged 83)
Position(s) Centre half
Youth career
Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1966 Rochdale 297 (2)
Total 297 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Horwich, Aspden played for Bolton Wanderers and Rochdale.[1][2] He played for Rochdale in the 1962 Football League Cup Final.[3]

Aspen died on 24 August 2021.[4]

References

  1. "Ray Aspden". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  3. Rory Smith (22 January 2013). "Rochdale hopeful that not all underdogs will have their day". The Times. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  4. "Club Saddened By Passing Of Ray Aspden". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk.


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