Rodney Alan Fern (13 December 1948 – 16 January 2018) was an English professional

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who played as a

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Career

Born in Burton upon Trent, Fern played as an amateur for Measham Imps before turning professional in 1967 with Leicester City. He also played for Luton Town,

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and Rotherham United before retiring in 1983. He was part of the Leicester side that won the

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. Fern died on 16 January 2018, after suffering from dementia.

Honours

Leicester City * FA Cup runner-up: 1968–69

References

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