Les Green started out at a young age playing for youth teams around his hometown of Atherstone. He played for Atherstone Boys Club, Mancetter and Baddesley Colliery before being snapped up by local team Atherstone Town.
Green then decided to try to make it with a professional team, so he managed to get a trial with Arsenal. Unfortunately for Green, he never made the grade because manager George Swindin said he was too short at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m).
Hull City
Following this Hull City came calling for Green's services and he signed for The Tigers in 1960. Following 4 appearances Green returned to Non-League football with Nuneaton Borough.
After just three months with the Brewers, Green followed Taylor to Hartlepool United where he made 34 appearances over the course of two seasons.
Rochdale
1967 saw Green on the move again, this time playing for Rochdale under Bob Stokoe
Derby County
Green was at The Dale for just over one season and made 44 appearances before for the third time in his career he was reunited with Peter Taylor but this time at Derby County in 1968.
The season Green joined a team that was changing for the better under Clough and Taylor's management. He was part of Football League Second Division winning team and the side that was in constant dispute with Leeds United due to the Clough/Revie rivalry.
Durban City
In 1971 Green decided to leave top flight English football for National Football League side Durban City in South Africa. During his time with the Golden Boys, Green played with the likes of Alan Skirton, Bernd Patzke and Johnny Byrne. Green also had the pleasure of playing alongside Stanley Matthews in a rare guest appearance – when the man himself was into his fifties.
Sadly Green's leg was badly broken in a clash with Bobby Viljoen in a crunch derby game against arch-rivals Durban United which ended his playing career.
Green's last game was a testimonial match for former Derby County goalkeeper Martin Taylor in a game against Everton on 14 May 1997. The game ended 4–1 to The Rams.[1]
Management career
Following Green's retirement from football – he stayed in South Africa at Durban City as assistant manager until returning to England to take on the role of Commercial Manager at former side Nuneaton Borough.
Green was married to Heidi, the daughter of a Natal farmer, whom he met whilst residing in South Africa. Green had a son called Simon.
Death
On 30 June 2012, Green died of cancer at Loros Hospice near Leicester, aged 70.[2] After the news of his death, former teammates from the world of football paid tribute to him. John McGovern, who played with Green at both Hartlepool and Derby County said, "I went to see him a few days ago and he was in a poor way but I'm glad I went, because we managed to have a last couple of laughs together. He was an incredible character."[3]
^"Testimonial for Martin Taylor 1996/97". ToffeeWeb.com. 14 May 1997. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
^"Club mourn death of Former Manager". TheLambs.co.uk. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
^"Team-mates pay tribute to 'incredible character' as keeper Green dies". ThisIsDerbyshire.co.uk. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
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This article is about the English footballer and manager For the teacher and U S congressional candidate see United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi 2010 This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Les Green news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Leslie Green 17 October 1941 30 July 2012 was an English footballer and manager Les GreenPersonal informationFull nameLeslie GreenDate of birth 1941 10 17 17 October 1941Place of birthAtherstone EnglandDate of death30 July 2012 2012 07 30 aged 70 Place of deathLeicester EnglandPosition s GoalkeeperYouth careerAtherstone Boys ClubMancetterBaddesley CollierySenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1958 1960Atherstone Town 0 1960 1962Hull City4 0 1962 1965Nuneaton Borough 0 1965Burton Albion 0 1965 1967Hartlepool United34 0 1967 1968Rochdale44 0 1968 1971Derby County107 0 1971 1974Durban City 0 Total189 0 Managerial careerDurban City assistant 1990 1992Nuneaton BoroughHinckley Town1994 1995TamworthBedford Club domestic league appearances and goals Contents 1 Playing career 1 1 Atherstone Town 1 2 Hull City 1 3 Burton Albion 1 4 Hartlepool United 1 5 Rochdale 1 6 Derby County 1 7 Durban City 2 Management career 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 Career honours 5 1 Honours as player 5 1 1 Derby County 5 1 2 Durban City 6 Managerial stats 7 ReferencesPlaying career EditAtherstone Town Edit Les Green started out at a young age playing for youth teams around his hometown of Atherstone He played for Atherstone Boys Club Mancetter and Baddesley Colliery before being snapped up by local team Atherstone Town Green then decided to try to make it with a professional team so he managed to get a trial with Arsenal Unfortunately for Green he never made the grade because manager George Swindin said he was too short at 5 ft 8 in 1 73 m Hull City Edit Following this Hull City came calling for Green s services and he signed for The Tigers in 1960 Following 4 appearances Green returned to Non League football with Nuneaton Borough Burton Albion Edit After three years with Boro Green joined Burton Albion under the management of Peter Taylor Hartlepool United Edit After just three months with the Brewers Green followed Taylor to Hartlepool United where he made 34 appearances over the course of two seasons Rochdale Edit 1967 saw Green on the move again this time playing for Rochdale under Bob Stokoe Derby County Edit Green was at The Dale for just over one season and made 44 appearances before for the third time in his career he was reunited with Peter Taylor but this time at Derby County in 1968 The season Green joined a team that was changing for the better under Clough and Taylor s management He was part of Football League Second Division winning team and the side that was in constant dispute with Leeds United due to the Clough Revie rivalry Durban City Edit In 1971 Green decided to leave top flight English football for National Football League side Durban City in South Africa During his time with the Golden Boys Green played with the likes of Alan Skirton Bernd Patzke and Johnny Byrne Green also had the pleasure of playing alongside Stanley Matthews in a rare guest appearance when the man himself was into his fifties Sadly Green s leg was badly broken in a clash with Bobby Viljoen in a crunch derby game against arch rivals Durban United which ended his playing career Green s last game was a testimonial match for former Derby County goalkeeper Martin Taylor in a game against Everton on 14 May 1997 The game ended 4 1 to The Rams 1 Management career EditFollowing Green s retirement from football he stayed in South Africa at Durban City as assistant manager until returning to England to take on the role of Commercial Manager at former side Nuneaton Borough Green went on to become manager of Nuneaton Borough He then went on to manage a string of Non League clubs Hinckley Town Tamworth and Bedford Personal life EditGreen was married to Heidi the daughter of a Natal farmer whom he met whilst residing in South Africa Green had a son called Simon Death EditOn 30 June 2012 Green died of cancer at Loros Hospice near Leicester aged 70 2 After the news of his death former teammates from the world of football paid tribute to him John McGovern who played with Green at both Hartlepool and Derby County said I went to see him a few days ago and he was in a poor way but I m glad I went because we managed to have a last couple of laughs together He was an incredible character 3 Career honours EditHonours as player Edit Derby County Edit Football League Second Division 1968 69Durban City Edit Champion of Champions 1971 National Football League 1972 Coca Cola Shield 1972Managerial stats EditTeam From To RecordP W D L GF GA Win Nuneaton Borough 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hinckley Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tamworth 12 March 1994 14 January 1995 50 25 11 14 100 83 0 50 00Bedford 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 50 25 11 14 100 83 0 50 00References Edit Testimonial for Martin Taylor 1996 97 ToffeeWeb com 14 May 1997 Retrieved 22 August 2009 Club mourn death of Former Manager TheLambs co uk 2 August 2012 Retrieved 2 August 2012 Team mates pay tribute to incredible character as keeper Green dies ThisIsDerbyshire co uk 1 August 2012 Retrieved 1 August 2012 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Les Green Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Les Green amp oldid 1115376067, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
