Alan Warboys (born 18 April, 1949 in Goldthorpe) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. ...
18 April 1949 • Goldthorpe , England
Following Wednesday's relegation in 1970, he joined Cardiff City F. C. for a fee of £42, 000, as a replacement for John Toshack who had joined Liverpool F....
In his five seasons at the club, he forged a lethal forward pairing with Bruce Bannister which would be much-celebrated, taking Rovers to promotion to the Second Division and earning the duo the nickname " Smash and Grab " in reference to Warboys' physical playing style and Bannisters ability to grab the resulting chances created by Warboys.
English football player • Bristol Rovers Football Club player • Doncaster Rovers Football Club player • Sheffield Wednesday Football Club player • Cardiff City Football Club player • Sheffield United Football Club player • Hull City A.Football Club player • Fulham Football Club player • Football League player • Football • Club
Award:Promotion
Skill:Professional
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