Ronald Alan Pountney (born 19 March 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A West Bromwich Albion supporter, he was named after Ronnie Allen. His style of play was based on "hard work, graft and unselfishness". He was named as Southend United's Player of the Year three times. He was given a free transfer by manager Bobby Moore in 1985; however, a testimonial match against West Ham United was cancelled after West Ham had a rearranged fixture clash with the event. He eventually received a testimonial game in 2000. After retiring as a player he worked as a painter and decorator.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWalsall1972–73Third Division10000010Port Vale1973–74Third Division00000000Southend United1974–75Third Division400000401975–76Third Division21110102311976–77Fourth Division23042202921977–78Fourth Division24020002601978–79Third Division42551204961979–80Third Division42430414951980–81Fourth Division44510214761981–82Third Division34410303841982–83Third Division46553505681983–84Third Division31120503811984–85Fourth Division3612041422Total3472626628340135Career total3482626628340235
Honours Awards Southend United F.C. Player of the Year: 1979, 1980, 1983
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