Famous Fulham Players: No 21 Roy Bentley

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) (age 85)
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	00? 00(?) 048 0(22) 323 (128) 143 0(23) 045 00(0)
National team
1949-1955	England	012 00(9)
Teams managed
1963-1968 1969-1972	Reading Swansea City
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. * Appearances (Goals)