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Les Chappell

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Les Chappell
Personal information
Date of birth (1947-02-06) 6 February 1947 (age 77)
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1968 Rotherham United 108 (37)
1968–1969 Blackburn Rovers 7 (0)
1969–1974 Reading 201 (78)
1974–1976 Doncaster Rovers 58 (10)
1976–1978 Swansea City 67 (5)
Managerial career
1984 Swansea City (caretaker)
1984 Swansea City (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Les Chappell (born 6 February 1947) is an English footballer who played as a striker.

Chappell began his career with Rotherham United in 1965 and was a part of the team for over three seasons, scoring regularly. Following the Millers' relegation, he joined Blackburn Rovers, before moving onto Reading in 1969.

He became a key player for Reading over the next five years before moving to Doncaster Rovers. Chappell finished his league football career with Swansea City, joining the coaching staff. He was caretaker manager from March to May 1984, following the dismissal of John Toshack, and again in December 1984, following the dismissal of Colin Appleton.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "OUR MANAGERS". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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  • Les Chappell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database