Roy John Proverbs (8 July 1932[1] – 15 February 2017)[2] was an English professional footballer. His clubs included Coventry City,[3] Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic[4] and Gillingham, where he made over 140 Football League appearances.[5] He played primarily at right full back throughout his career. During his time at Gillingham, he was given the nickname "Chopper" Proverbs due to his no-nonsense style of defending.

Roy Proverbs
Personal information
Full name Roy John Proverbs
Date of birth (1932-07-08)8 July 1932
Place of birth Wednesbury, England
Date of death 15 February 2017(2017-02-15) (aged 84)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1956 Stratford Town 19 (1)
1956–1957 Coventry City 10 (0)
1957–1958 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 0 (0)
1958–1962 Gillingham 143 (2)
1962 Canterbury City 5 (0)
1962 Tunbridge Wells United 5 (0)
1962–1965 King's Lynn 113 (0)
1965–1966 Banbury United 58 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ Triggs, Roger (2001). The Men Who Made Gillingham Football Club. Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 263. ISBN 0-7524-2243-X.
  2. ^ Roy Proverbs RIP (08/07/1932 – 15/02/2017)
  3. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  4. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  5. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database