Harry Holman (footballer)
Harry William Holman (16 November 1957 – 6 November 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Exeter City and Peterborough United in the Football League.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harry William Holman | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Exeter, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 November 2020 (aged 62) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chelsea | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1978 | Exeter City | 52 | (9) |
| 1978–1979 | Peterborough United | 9 | (1) |
| Exmouth Town | |||
| International career | |||
| England U15 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
The son of a former Exeter City player, Harry was just one of two people to represent England in football and rugby at the under-15 level.[1] After beginning his career in the Chelsea youth setup, he signed a deal with his hometown club in July 1976, and made his debut a few months later.[2] That year they secured promotion to the Football League Third Division.[2] In August 1978 he requested a transfer, and he made the move to Peterborough United, where he stayed until the end of the season.[2] He moved back to Exeter, and played a few games with local non-league side Exmouth Town.[2]
Holman died on 6 November 2020, aged 62, ten days shy of his 63rd birthday.[1]
References
- "Harry Holman: 1957-2020". Exeter City F.C. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- "Harry Holman". The Grecian Archive. University of Exeter. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
External links
- Harry Holman at Barry Hugman's Footballers