Frank Parsons (English footballer)

Frank Ronald Parsons[1] (born 29 October 1947)[2] is an English-born, former professional footballer who represented Wales at under-23 level. He played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Cardiff City and Reading, in addition to a brief spell at Fulham where he did not make an appearance. He also played non-league football for Staines Town, Woking, and Slough Town.

For the Australian footballer (national team 1948–?) see Frank Parsons (Australian soccer)

Frank Parsons
Personal information
Full name Frank Ronald Parsons
Date of birth (1947-10-29) 29 October 1947
Place of birth Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
?–1965 Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1970 Crystal Palace 4 (0)
1970–1974 Cardiff City 17 (0)
1974 Fulham 0 (0)
1974–1975 Reading 1 (0)
1975–1977 Staines Town ? (?)
1977–1980 Woking ? (?)
1980–1983 Slough Town ? (1)
International career
? Wales under-23 team ? (0)
? Isthmian League XI ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Parsons was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire and began his youth career at Crystal Palace, signing professional terms in July 1965.[2] However, his appearances were limited as John Jackson was the regular first team 'keeper. His four League appearances came at the end of the 1966–7 season, making his debut in a home 2–1 win over Birmingham City on 22 April.[3] In August 1970, Parsons moved on to Cardiff City,[2] where he made 17 appearances over the next four years, before brief spells at Fulham and Reading. Parsons then moved into non-league football with Staines Town in 1975.[4] In 1977, he moved to Woking[4] and subsequently joined Slough Town in 1980 for a fee of £3,000.[4] He remained as a player with Slough Town until November 1983 and in October that year scored the winning goal in a 3–2 win over Hampton F.C in the FA Cup third qualifying round.[4]

Although English-born, Parsons represented Wales at under-23 level and also played for an Isthmian League representative XI.[4]

Personal life

Parsons is married with two children and after retirement lived in the Eton area where he ran a newsagent's shop.[4]

References
  1. "Parsons, Frank". hugmansfootballers.com. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  2. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1989). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. p. 337. ISBN 0907969542.
  3. Purkiss, Mike; Sands, Nigel (1989). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. pp. 226–7. ISBN 0907969542.
  4. "Frank Parsons: Bio". sloughtownfc.net. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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