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Ken Armstrong

Ken Armstrong

Clubs played for: Chelsea, Eastern Union, North Shore United, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore United, Mount Wellington (1946-1971)

Born: 1924

Birthplace: Bradford, Yorkshire

Position: Wing-half

Biography: Joined Chelsea in 1946 from Bradford Rovers for a fee of 100 guineas, becoming a first team regular for the next 11 years. He was a key member of the Blues' 1955 Championship winning team and has been described as a 'dynamic orchestrator in the middle of the park'. Armstrong emigrated to New Zealand in 1957 and continued to play until he was almost 47. Already capped once by England in 1955, he went onto to represent New Zealand nine times scoring three goals. Became national coach of New Zealand between 1958 and 1964. Died in 1984 and his ashes were then strewn over the pitch at Stamford Bridge.




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Armstrong, Ken His two sons Brian and Ron also represented New Zealand at senior level


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