Alf Rowland

Alfred Rowland (2 September 1920 – 1997) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender. He made 96 appearances in the Football League during spells with Aldershot and Cardiff City.

Alf Rowland
Personal information
Full name Alfred Rowland[1]
Date of birth (1920-09-02)2 September 1920
Place of birth Stokesley, England
Date of death 1997 (aged 76–77)
Place of death Stokesley, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–1949 Aldershot 93 (0)
1949–1950 Cardiff City 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

During World War II, Rowland served in the Middle East with the Green Howards. He was captured and served four years as a prisoner of war.[2]

Career

Following the end of World War II, Rowland began his professional career with Aldershot where he made 93 appearances in the Football League.[2] In 1949, he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of £10,500, a club record for Aldershot.[3] However, he struggled to establish himself in the first team at Cardiff, making only three appearances as injury cover for Fred Stansfield, before dropping out of professional football.[2]

References
  1. "Alf Rowland". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 166–167. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. "On this day". Aldershot Town F.C. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
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