Alf Rowland

Alfred Rowland (2 September 1920 – 1997) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender. He made 96 appearances in the Football League during spells with Aldershot and Cardiff City.

Alf Rowland
Personal information
Full name Alfred Rowland[1]
Date of birth (1920-09-02)2 September 1920
Place of birth Stokesley, England
Date of death 1997 (aged 76–77)
Place of death Stokesley, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–1949 Aldershot 93 (0)
1949–1950 Cardiff City 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

During World War II, Rowland served in the Middle East with the Green Howards. He was captured and served four years as a prisoner of war.[2]

Career

Following the end of World War II, Rowland began his professional career with Aldershot where he made 93 appearances in the Football League.[2] In 1949, he signed for Cardiff City for a fee of £10,500, a club record for Aldershot.[3] However, he struggled to establish himself in the first team at Cardiff, making only three appearances as injury cover for Fred Stansfield, before dropping out of professional football.[2]

References
  1. "Alf Rowland". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 166–167. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. "On this day". Aldershot Town F.C. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
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