Ronnie Waldock tied to the Association

Ronnie (left) with Bob

One of CCFPA’s Players Liaison Officers Bob Bromage recently paid a visit at his Leeds home to one of our veteran members from the 1950s Ronnie Waldock. A native of Heanor (like fellow CCFPA member Lol Harvey) inside left Ronnie joined the Bantams as a youngster from Loscoe Youth Club in February 1950  but had to wait until season 1952-53 to make his debut, a 0-2 defeat at the Den against Millwall on 27th September.

Ron in 1952-53

Though a useful player Ronnie could not command a regular first team place yet scored ten goals in his 29 league and cup appearances for CCFC before attempting to make the grade at Sheffield United in May 1954. He was much more successful, however, at his next club Scunthorpe, scoring 45 goals in 92 league matches From 1957. Ronnie’s career also took in Plymouth Argyle, Middlesbrough and Gillingham before dropping down to non league Margate in 1964.

Bob tells us that Ronnie who is nearly 80 is still in good form and made him very welcome imparting many fond memories of his time at Highfield Road. Evidently he enjoys keeping in touch via our regular newsletters and was keen to hear more about others of our members he remembered like Lol, Billy Gray, Trevor Lewis, Peter Hill and Colin Collindridge.

Bob took the opportunity to present Ronnie with his official Association tie which he promises to bring with him when he and his son Tim first visit us at the Ricoh, which we hope will be later this season.