| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 July 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Barnsley, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Barnsley | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1982 | Barnsley | 131 | (16) |
| 1980 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| 1982–1987 | Bristol City | 199 | (61) |
| 1987 | → Torquay United (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 1987–1989 | Aldershot | 58 | (5) |
| Bath City | |||
| Total | 402 | (85) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Glyn Riley (born 24 July 1958) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Career
Born in Barnsley, Riley played for Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Bristol City, Torquay United, Aldershot and Bath City.[2] Riley's effervescent playing style made him a popular figure amongst fans. His cult status was cemented in 1986 when Bristol City played at Wembley for the first time in their history. Riley scored two goals as Bristol City beat Bolton Wanderers 3–0 in the Football League Trophy final.[3]
References
- ↑ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1980). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 58. ISBN 0362020175.
- ↑ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- ↑ http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Riley-Pritchard-special-guests-Ashton-Gate-Saturday/story-11261848-detail/story.html
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