Roy John Proverbs (8 July 1932 – 15 February 2017)Roy Proverbs RIP (08/07/1932 – 15/02/2017) was an English professional footballer. His clubs included Coventry City,Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database Bournemouth & Boscombe AthleticPost War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database and Gillingham, where he made over 140 Football League appearances.Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database He played primarily at right full back throughout his career. During his time at Gillingham, he was given the nickname "Chopper" Proverbs due to his no-nonsense style of defending.
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