Lew Woodroffe
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lewis Christopher Woodroffe | ||
| Date of birth | 29 October 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||
| Playing position | Inside forward or outside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1945–1947 | Manchester City | 9 | (1) |
| 1947–1951 | Watford | 63 | (6) |
| Canterbury City | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Lewis Christopher Woodroffe (born 29 October 1921) is a former professional footballer. He played at inside or outside forward
Born in Portsmouth, his early adult life coincided with the Second World War, at a time when professional football competitions such as the Football League and FA Cup were suspended. He joined Manchester City as a professional in October 1945, and in the 1946–47 season he played and scored for the club in the Second Division. However, he was released on a free transfer at the end of the season, and joined Watford, of the Third Division South.[1] He played 64 matches in all competitions for the side, scoring 6 goals, before leaving on a free transfer at the end of the 1950–51 season.
He later played for Canterbury City, who at the time were playing in the Kent League.[1]
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Lewis Christopher Woodroffe is now retired and living in Ferring, West Sussex. Married with 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren