Reginald Bowden (born 17 December 1949) is an English former professional rugby league footballer, and coach. He played for Widnes, Fulham and Warrington.[1] He played as a scrum-half. He was head coach at Fulham and Warrington.[2][5]

Background

Reginald Bowden was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Bowden signed for Widnes in 1968.[6] He made his first team début in 1969.[3]

He made 16 major cup Final appearances for Widnes, including four Wembley cup finals.[7]

Bowden moved to Fulham in 1980. He cost the club £25,000 at a time when the world record transfer fee was £40,000.[3]

Coaching career

He was player-coach at Fulham RLFC 1980-84, then coached for two years at Warrington.[8]

Administrative career

After leaving Warrington he joined the board of directors at Widnes, where he spent a further 10 years as a director.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d Farrar, Dave; Lush, Peter (2000). From Fulham to Wembley : 20 years of Rugby League in London. London: London League Publications. ISBN 978-0952606444.
  4. ^ From Fulham to Wembley, 20 years of rugby league in London (2000) edited by Dave Farrar and Peter Lush, published by London League Publications Ltd page 263 ISBN 0952606445
  5. ^ Emery, David (1984). WHO'S WHO IN RUGBY LEAGUE. London: Queen Anne Press. ISBN 0-356-10436-2.
  6. ^ "Reg Bowden honoured in London". Widnes Vikings. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Hall of Fame". LBSA. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Part 22: Best final In History?". Warrington Guardian. 23 June 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2017.