Ron Tilsed

Ronald William Tilsed (born 6 August 1952) is an English former footballer and manager.[1]

Ron Tilsed
Personal information
Full name Ron Tilsed
Date of birth (1952-08-06) 6 August 1952
Place of birth Weymouth, Dorset, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Bournemouth & Boscombe
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1972 Bournemouth & Boscombe 2 (0)
1972 Chesterfield 16 (0)
1972–1973 Arsenal 0 (0)
1973–1974 Portsmouth 14 (0)
1974–? Hereford United 0 (0)
Rangers (Johannesburg)
1977–1978 Canberra City 41 (0)
1984 Wollongong City 13 (0)
International career
England under-18
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Club career

Tilsed began his career with Bournemouth & Boscombe as an apprentice, making two appearances before moving to Chesterfield in 1972. After 16 appearances, Tilsed was signed by Arsenal. After six months and no first team appearances, Tilsed transferred to Portsmouth. He played 14 times for Portsmouth before transferring to Hereford United where he only played a handful of pre-season matches before moving on. He spent time at South African club Rangers before emigrating to Australia.[2][3]

Tilsed was Canberra City's first ever signing and made his debut on their first game in the National Soccer League (NSL) on 4 April 1977.[4] In 1984, Tilsed played 13 matches in the NSL for Wollongong City.[5]

International career

Tilsed was a member of the England national under-18 football team that won the 1971 UEFA European Under-18 Championship.[6]

References
  1. Brock, Micky (21 July 2008). "Ron Tilsed – The Final Chapter". Football NSW.
  2. "Ron Tilsed". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  3. "Ron Tilsed". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  4. "Canberra City continue to create history". A-League. Football Federation Australia. 28 August 2013.
  5. "Aussie Footballers - Ron Tilsed". OzFootball. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  6. Garin, Erik; Jordan, Antony. "UEFA Youth Tournament Under 18, 1971". RSSSF.com. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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