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Gilbert Ovens

Gilbert Ovens

English footballer

Gilbert Ovens (1884 or 1885–17 March 1963) was a professional association footballer who played in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers and Queens Park Rangers, as well as being on the books of Football League side Chelsea.

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Ovens, who was born in Bristol, began his career with his home town club Bristol Rovers. He made a total of 66 appearances for them in the then-professional Southern League before being signed by Chelsea in 1910.[1] He later returned to Southern League football with QPR.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. p. 491. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.
  2. [2]
    "Gilbert Ovens". Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 November 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2010.


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