Wally Gould facts for kids
Gould in the early 1970s
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Walter Gould | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Thrybergh, Rotherham, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 March 2018 (aged 79) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| – | Rawmarsh Welfare | ||
| 1958–1961 | Sheffield United | 5 | (1) |
| 1961–1964 | York City | 120 | (25) |
| 1964–1967 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 168 | (45) |
| 1967 | → Hellenic (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1968 | Durban United | 26 | (26) |
| 1969 | East London Celtic | 6 | (7) |
| 1969–1973 | Hellenic | 131 | (48) |
| 1973–1974 | Guildford City | ||
| 1974 | Hellenic | ||
| 1975 | East London United | ||
| 1976–1977 | Durban City | ||
| 1977–1978 | Chelmsford City | ||
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Walter "Wally" Gould (born 25 September 1938 – died 10 March 2018) was a talented English professional footballer. He was known for playing as a winger or forward, scoring many goals during his career. Wally played for several well-known clubs, including Sheffield United, York City, and Brighton & Hove Albion, before moving to play in South Africa.
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Meet Wally Gould, the Football Star
Wally Gould was born in Thrybergh, a village near Rotherham, England, in 1938. From a young age, he showed great skill in football. He grew up to become a professional player, meaning he played football as his job.
Early Career in England
Wally started his journey in football with Rawmarsh Welfare. He then joined Sheffield United in 1958. During his time there, he played five games and scored one goal. This was a great start to his professional career.
Playing for York City
In 1961, Wally moved to York City. This was a very important part of his career. He played in 120 matches for York City, which is a lot of games! He also scored 25 goals, showing his ability to find the back of the net.
Moving to Brighton
After three years with York City, Wally joined Brighton & Hove Albion in 1964. He spent another three years there, playing even more games. For Brighton, he appeared in 168 matches and scored an impressive 45 goals. This made him a key player for the team.
Adventures in South Africa
In 1967, Wally's football journey took him far from England. He went to South Africa, first on loan to Hellenic. He then played for Durban United in 1968, where he scored 26 goals in 26 games – an amazing record!
More South African Teams
Wally continued his career in South Africa, playing for East London Celtic in 1969. He then returned to Hellenic, where he played for several more years. He made 131 appearances for Hellenic, scoring 48 goals.
Later Career
After his time with Hellenic, Wally played for a few more clubs. He briefly returned to England to play for Guildford City in 1973. He also played for Durban City and Chelmsford City before ending his long and successful career.
Wally Gould's Legacy
Wally Gould played nearly 300 games in the Football League in England. He scored 71 goals for his English clubs. His career also included many exciting years playing in South Africa. He was a talented winger and forward who left his mark on the teams he played for.
Wally Gould passed away on 10 March 2018, at the age of 79, after an illness. He is remembered as a dedicated and skilled footballer.
