Ron Gingell (born 22 October 1920 – October 1988) was an English professional

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, football scout and manager. He assumed the name "Ron" as he disliked his birth names "Claude Samuel". Gingell, who was born in

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, near

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, played as a full back for Exeter City before

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, and for Chelsea,

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and

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as a

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. After the war, he signed for

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. He later became chief scout for Bristol Rovers, and became their

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for one game in 1981 at the age of 61, following the departure of Terry Cooper from the club.

References

* 1920 births 1988 deaths People from South Gloucestershire District Footballers from Gloucestershire English men's footballers English football managers Exeter City F.C. players Chelsea F.C. wartime guest players Liverpool F.C. wartime guest players Bury F.C. wartime guest players Bristol Rovers F.C. managers Men's association football fullbacks {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub