Geoff Crudgington (born 14 February 1952) is an English former professional
footballer
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who made 633 appearances in
the Football League
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playing as a
goalkeeper
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for
Aston Villa
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,
Bradford City
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Th ...
,
Toronto Metros
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,
Crewe Alexandra
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,
Swansea City
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and
Plymouth Argyle
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. He went on to become Football in the Community officer and goalkeeping
coach
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at Plymouth Argyle. Crudgington served as the club's Chief Scout from May 2010 until January 2011 when, as a result of the club's financial difficulties, he left the club by mutual consent.
References
* Playfair Football Annuals 1971-72 to 1988-89
1952 births
Living people
Footballers from Wolverhampton
English men's footballers
English expatriate men's footballers
English Football League players
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players
Aston Villa F.C. players
Bradford City A.F.C. players
Toronto Blizzard (1971–1984) players
Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
Swansea City A.F.C. players
Plymouth Argyle F.C. players
Plymouth Argyle F.C. non-playing staff
Men's association football goalkeepers
Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada
English expatriate sportspeople in Canada
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