Ronald Alan Pountney (born 19 March 1955) is an English former professional

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who played as a

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. A

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supporter, he was named after

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. His style of play was based on "hard work, graft and unselfishness". He was named as Southend United's Player of the Year three times. He was given a free transfer by

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in 1985; however, a

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against

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was cancelled after West Ham had a rearranged fixture clash with the event. He eventually received a testimonial game in 2000. After retiring as a player he worked as a painter and decorator.

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Player of the Year:

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pountney, Ron 1955 births Living people Footballers from Bilston English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Walsall F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players Bilston Town F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Heybridge Swifts F.C. players Bowers & Pitsea F.C. players Ebbsfleet United F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Isthmian League players