Ronald Radford was an English footballer who notably scored an outstanding goal in the 1971–72 FA Cup for Hereford United during their shock 2–1 giant killing of Newcastle United.
Ronnie Radford dies: Cause of death revealed
Ronnie Radford is the scorer of one of the FA Cup’s most famous goals in the 1971/72 season for Hereford United in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United and has passed away aged 79. He died on November 2, 2022. His cause of death is not yet known.
However, Radford was born in South Elmsall, West Riding of Yorkshire, and Radford started his footballing career at Sheffield Wednesday and later Leeds United, but did not make a first-team appearance for either club. He joined Cheltenham Town where he was an ever-present in the 1963–64 season, even though he was only a part-time footballer; working during the week as a joiner.
Radford spent one season at Rugby Town before returning to Whaddon Road in 1966. Newport County then paid £1,500 for him in 1969, and in his first season, he was voted Player of the Year by the supporters. While at Newport Radford scored a volley from the edge of the box against Bradford Park Avenue, which flew into the top corner. Years later Radford said in an interview that he believed that goal was equally as good a goal as his most famous effort.
After bowing out of the cup to West Ham United, Hereford eventually finished runners-up in the Southern League and was elected to the Football League. Radford stayed at Hereford until July 1974 when he became player-manager at nearby Worcester City.
Radford later played for Bath City and Forest Green Rovers but an Achilles tendon injury ended his playing career. He moved back to Yorkshire to continue his work as a carpenter and joiner, having been a part-time footballer for much of his career.
In 2002, Radford’s goal against Newcastle was voted 97th in the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.
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