Tony Goodgame

Anthony Alan Goodgame (19 February 1946 – 17 November 2022) was an English professional left back footballer. In a career that spanned nearly 17 years, he appeared in the Football League as a left back, and was best known as a Fulham F.C., Leyton Orient F.C., Hillingdon Borough F.C., Crawley Town F.C., and Ruislip F.C. player.

Goodgame, a left back, made his debut as a professional footballer at Fulham F.C. in May 1966, at the age of 20.^[1][2] He transferred to Leyton Orient F.C. in 1966,^[3][4] before transferring to Crawley Town F.C. in 1966.^[5][6][7] He made appearances for other teams, including Tonbridge Angels F.C.,^[8] Valley United FC,^[9] and Chelsea F.C.,^[10] amongst others. In 1976, Ruislip F.C. signed the former Hillingdon Borough F.C. player.^[11]

Goodgame retired in June 1983, after nearly 17 years in the industry, aged 37.^[12]

On 17 October 1966, following a 2–2 result against Colchester United F.C., Goodgame and Dick Graham, the then-manager of Leyton Orient F.C., were punched by angry fans as they left the Layer Road stadium. Terry Bradbury came to Graham's defense, punching two teenagers.^[13]

Goodgame's surname often got a reaction from fans when his name was revealed.^[14][15]

Goodgame married Shirley Scrivener five years after meeting her at a dance at the Hammersmith Palais.^[16] They had two children.

Goodgame died at his home in Chichester, West Sussex, on 17 November 2022. He was 76.^[17]