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Barry Ashworth (born 18 August 1942) is an English former footballer.

Playing career

Ashworth was playing Non-League football for Bangor City before he joined Southend United in 1963.[1] Spells with Hartlepools United (1965-66 season) and Tranmere Rovers followed, before moving to Chester in time for 1967–68.

At Chester, Ashworth had a reputation as a popular but volatile player.[2] In his final season at the club (1969–70) he was twice hit with six-week suspensions for disciplinary reasons.[2] The second suspension led to him being placed on the transfer list and he ended his career in The Football League, joining Altrincham.[2] He went on to play for Ellesmere Port Town before a second spell with Altrincham.[3]

Ashworth later returned to Bangor and enjoyed a spell as caretaker player-manager of the club.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Cheshire County League - Barry Ashworth". Citizens Choice. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. p. 82. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
  3. ^ "Altrincham FC players of 1973-74". Altrincham FC Official Website. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
  4. ^ "1972-78 Years of Pain and Glory". Citizens Choice. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
  • Barry Ashworth at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database