Albert R. "Tim" Womack (20 September 1934 – 8 November 2010) was an English professional

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who played at

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for various clubs in the 1950s and 1960s.

Football career

Womack was born in

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, near

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and played his early football with Denaby United before turning professional with

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in October 1957. He spent two years with the

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club, but only made two appearances in the

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. In May 1959, he moved to the south coast to join

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of the Third Division. With

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established in the outside-left position, Womack was unable to break into the first team and spent his year at The Dell in the reserves, where he made 20 appearances, scoring three goals. The "Saints" ended the season as champions, but shortly afterwards Womack was released. He then joined

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of the Fourth Division for a season, making nine league appearances.

Death

Womack died on 8 November 2010 at his home in

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, near Doncaster, aged 76 years. He was married to Doreen and they had three children.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Womack, Tim 1934 births 2010 deaths Footballers from Doncaster English men's footballers Denaby United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Workington A.F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football forwards 20th-century English sportsmen