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Ronnie Starling (Ronald William Starling) was born on 11 October, 1909 in Pelaw, County Durham, England, is an English footballer. Discover Ronnie Starling's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Ronald William Starling
Occupation N/A
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 11 October, 1909
Birthday 11 October
Birthplace Pelaw, County Durham, England
Date of death 17 December, 1991
Died Place Sheffield, England
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Ronnie Starling Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Ronnie Starling height is 5 ft .

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Ronnie Starling Net Worth

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1909

Ronald William Starling (11 October 1909 – 17 December 1991) was an English footballer whose career lasted from 1926 to 1946.

Starling was an inside forward who made 413 appearances in all competitions, never a high scoring inside forward he was a player who created chances for other players, notching a modest 65 goals throughout his career.

His ball carrying ability earned him the nickname of "The Man with the Fluttering Feet".

Born in Pelaw, County Durham, Ronnie Starling represented Durham County schools as a youth and began working in the coal mines in the north-east at the age of 14, firstly at Usworth colliery and then Washington Colliery.

1926

He was spotted by Hull City manager Billy McCracken while playing amateur football for Washington Colliery and signed for the Yorkshire club in October 1926 at the age of 17.

Starling initially worked in the club offices whilst playing for the club as an amateur.

1929

He was part of the side which reached the FA Cup semi-final in the 1929–30 season, losing to Arsenal after a replay.

1930

Despite their good cup form that season the team struggled in Division Two and were heading for relegation when soon after the semi-final he returned to his native North-East with a £3,750 move to Newcastle United in May 1930.

Starling was a regular in the Newcastle team in his first season at St James' Park (1930–31) making 38 appearances however the following campaign he only made 15 appearances losing his place in the side before Christmas to new signing Harry McMenemy.

1932

He took no part all in Newcastle's FA Cup run which saw the team beat Arsenal 2–1 in the final and on 25 June 1932 he signed for Sheffield Wednesday in a £3,250 deal.

Starling was signed by Bob Brown but within a year Billy Walker was in charge.

Walker made Starling club captain and played him in a central midfield role prompting him to produce the best football of his career.

1933

In April 1933, he won his first England cap, playing as inside right in the 2–1 defeat by Scotland.

1935

He played for The Owls for four-and-a-half years, as Wednesday finished third in Division One two seasons running and captained their 1935 FA Cup-winning team.

He also played as Wednesday won the 1935 FA Charity Shield.

1937

As Wednesday struggled near the bottom of Division One, Starling joined Aston Villa for £6,900 on 6 January 1937, just a day after they had rejected a huge bid for Jackie Robinson from Arsenal.

In total he played 176 league matches for Wednesday scoring 31 goals, and appeared in 17 FA Cup matches without scoring.

Starling was a prominent member of Villa's 1937–38 side which won promotion to Division One.

During his time with Villa he made his second England appearance on 17 April 1937, also against Scotland, as inside left in the 3–1 defeat.

1944

He remained on the books at Villa Park throughout World War II winning the Football League North in 1944, although he did make guest appearances for Northampton Town, Walsall and Sheffield Wednesday during the conflict.

1946

After the war he made single appearances in the League and FA Cup in 1946 before losing his place in the team and finally retiring in 1948, aged 39.

After retiring as a player, he spent time as a coach with Nottingham Forest before retiring from football altogether, becoming a newsagent, with a shop on Middlewood Road near to Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough ground.

1991

Sheffield Wednesday won the 1991 Football League Cup Final, Wednesday's first trophy since Ronnie Starling lifted the FA Cup in 1935.

Starling was photographed for the Sheffield Star newspaper with the trophy and Wednesday players shortly before his death on 17 December 1991, aged 82.