Ken Boyes (footballer, born 1935)

Kenneth Boyes (4 February 1935 – 8 August 2010) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for York City and in non-League football for Scarborough.[1][2] After retiring he worked as a coach, a scout and caretaker manager for Scarborough before scouting for West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United.[2][4]

Ken Boyes
Personal information
Full name Kenneth Boyes[1]
Date of birth (1935-02-04)4 February 1935[1]
Place of birth Scarborough, England[2]
Date of death 8 August 2010(2010-08-08) (aged 75)[3]
Place of death Scarborough, England[3]
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1955 Scarborough
1955–1966 York City 53 (2)
1966– Scarborough
Total 53 (2)
Managerial career
1974 Scarborough (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. ^ a b c d Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. ^ a b Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2011). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2011–2012. London: Headline Publishing Group. p. 1006. ISBN 978-0-7553-6231-8.
  4. ^ "Death of former York City defender Ken Boyes". The Press. York. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2015.