1956-61, 158 appearances, 25 goals
Roy Bentley only came to us late in his career but was one of the great English players of the 1950s. He made a big impression on the young George Cohen: "He was so strong and composed. He looked untouchable. He was England's centre forward and everything he did on the field told you why that might be so," Cohen said. Bentley joined Fulham and moved back to right half, just in front of Cohen, and was, as Cohen puts it, "a marvellous guide" to the youngster.
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roy Thomas Frank Bentley | |
| Date of birth | 17 May 1924 (1924-05-17) | |
| Place of birth | Bristol, England | |
| Playing position | Striker/Defender | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1939-1946 1946-1948 1948-1956 1956-1960 1960-1962 | Bristol City Newcastle United Chelsea Fulham Queens Park Rangers | ? (?) 48 (22) 323 (128) 143 (23) 45 (0) |
| National team | ||
| 1949-1955 | England | 12 (9) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 1963-1968 1969-1972 | Reading Swansea City | |
1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||