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Len G. Choules (born 29 January 1932, in Orpington, Kent[1]) is an English, retired professional footballer who played as a centre half. He made 259 appearances in the Football League for Crystal Palace and also played non-league football for Sutton United and Romford.

Len Choules

Personal information
Date of birth	(1932-01-29) 29 January 1932 (age 90)
Place of birth	Orpington, England
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
?–1951	Sutton United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1951–1962	Crystal Palace	259	(3)
1962–1963	Romford	26	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Choules began his career as an amateur with Sutton United[1] and signed professional terms with Crystal Palace in May 1951.[1] His Football League debut was not until April 1953 in a 1–1 home draw against Ipswich Town[1] and between then and 1962, Choules made a total of 259 League appearances for Crystal Palace, scoring three times and was ever present in season 1956–57.[1] He was also a part of the side which achieved promotion from the Fourth Division, in season 1960–61.[2]

During his time with Crystal Palace, Choules was granted two testimonials[1] and in 1954 was selected in an FA XI to play against Oxford University[1] He was released by Crystal Palace on a free transfer in 1962 and moved into non-league football with Romford,[3] but retired shortly thereafter.^{[citation needed]}

References

External links

• Len Choules at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
• Len Choules at holmesdale.net

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