Len de Goey

Leendert "Len" de Goey (born 29 February 1952) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, De Goey began his playing career with Telstar where he spent one season before moving to Sparta Rotterdam in 1976.^[1] After three years with Rotterdam he was signed by English side Sheffield United for £125,000 in August 1979 as they tried to build a side capable of achieving promotion from Division Three.^[1] De Goey made his United debut in a League Cup game against Doncaster Rovers a few days after signing, and although showing initial promise, both his and the team's form deteriorated as the season progressed.^[1] Deemed surplus to requirements, De Goey returned to Holland in the summer of 1980, with Go Ahead Eagles paying a minimal fee for him, where he played for a further two seasons before retiring.^[1]

Len de Goey

Personal information
Full name	Leendert de Goey
Date of birth	(1952-02-29) 29 February 1952 (age 72)[1]
Place of birth	Amsterdam, Netherlands[1]
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1975–1976	Telstar
1976–1979	Sparta Rotterdam
1979–1980	Sheffield United	33	(5)
1980–1982	Go Ahead Eagles
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Trivia

"Len de Goey" is an anagram of GoldenEye.

References

1. Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.