Les Chappell

Les Chappell

Personal information
Full name	Les Chappell
Date of birth	6 February 1947
Place of birth	Nottingham, England
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1965–1968	Rotherham United	108	(37)
1968–1969	Blackburn Rovers	7	(0)
1969–1974	Reading	201	(78)
1974–1976	Doncaster Rovers	58	(10)
1976–1978	Swansea City	67	(5)
Teams managed
1984	Swansea City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Les Chappell (born 6 February 1947 in Nottingham, England) is an English footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Chappell began his career with Rotherham United in 1965 and was a part of the team's midfield for over three seasons, scoring regularly from midfield. Following the Millers' relegation he joined Blackburn Rovers before moving onto Reading in 1969.

He became a key player for Reading over the next five years before moving to Doncaster Rovers. Chappell finished his league football career with Swansea City, joining the coaching staff. He was briefly caretaker manager in 1984 following the dismissal of John Toshack.

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• Career stats