John Rowland Football player

John Douglas Rowland (born 7 April 1941) is an English former footballer who was known for his powerful 'hammer shot'. A forward, he scored 62 goals in 250 league games in a nine year career in the Football League. He began his career at Nottingham Forest in 1960, before being sold on to Port Vale for £6,000 in August 1962. In September 1966, he was sold on to Mansfield Town for £6,500. Two years later he joined Tranmere Rovers, before dropping into non-league football with South Shields in 1969; he finished his career at Derry City.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)John Douglas Rowland
Birth dateApril 07, 1941
Birth place
England , Riddings , Alfreton

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Football player

position
Forward (association football)
teams
Mansfield Town F.C.
South Shields F.C.
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Port Vale F.C.
Derry City F.C.

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