Doug Hayward (footballer)

Doug Hayward (23 August 1920 – 31 August 2008) was an English professional footballer. He was born in Wellington St. George's. A full back, Hayward began his career with Huddersfield Town in 1939 before joining Bristol Rovers in 1946 but he only played once for Rovers. In 1946 he joined Newport County and went on to make 260 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals. In 1956 he joined Bath City.[1] He was brother to Basil and Eric Hayward.

Doug Hayward
Personal information
Date of birth (1920-08-23)23 August 1920
Place of birth Oakengates, England
Date of death 31 August 2008(2008-08-31) (aged 88)
Place of death Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1939–1946 Huddersfield Town 0 (0)
1946 Bristol Rovers 1 (0)
1946–1956 Newport County 260 (11)
Bath City
Total 261 (11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  • Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database profile
  • "Doug Hayward". Barry Hugman's Footballers.


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