Reginald Bowden (born 17 December 1949) is an English former professional

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footballer, and

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Warrington Warrington () is a town and unparished area in the borough of the same name in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, on the banks of the River Mersey. It is east of Liverpool, and west of Manchester. The population in 2019 was estimat ...

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Background

Reginald Bowden was born in

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, England.

Playing career

Bowden signed for Widnes in 1968. He made his first team début in 1969. He made 16 major cup Final appearances for Widnes, including four Wembley cup finals. Bowden moved to

in 1980. He cost the club £25,000 at a time when the world record transfer fee was £40,000.

Coaching career

He coached for two years at Warrington.

Administrative career

After leaving Warrington he joined the board of directors at Widnes, where he spent a further 10 years as a director.

References

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