Roy Alfred Woolcott (29 July 1946 – 16 December 2018) was an English professional footballer who played as a

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Playing career

Woolcott began his career at non–league club Eton Manor before joining Tottenham Hotspur in February 1968. The

made one senior appearance for Spurs on 27 December 1969 in a Football League game against Ipswich Town at Portman Road which Ipswich Town won 2–0. Woolcott joined Gillingham on loan in February 1972 and went on feature in 13 matches and scored five goals. After leaving the Kent club he played for Chelmsford City. After 46 goals in 82 games for Chelmsford, Woolcott moved on to Tonbridge due to injuries sustained during his time at Chelmsford, before later playing for Folkestone & Shepway. Woolcott died on 16 December 2018 after a short illness at the Paternoster Care Home, Waltham Abbey.

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Chelmsford City FA Cup run 1972-73
{{DEFAULTSORT:Woolcott, Roy 1946 births 2018 deaths Footballers from the London Borough of Waltham Forest People from Leyton English men's footballers English Football League players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Eton Manor F.C. players Tonbridge Angels F.C. players Folkestone F.C. players Men's association football forwards