We are saddened to learn today of the passing of FPA member Ralph Wright aged 72.Ralph spent a period on loan with Southport Football Club during the Fourth Division Championship season of 1972/73 and returned for the following season making over 45 appearances and scoring 3 goals.After leaving Southport became
Ralph Wright
Member of the Southport FC Former Players AssociationNormal Position: Midfielder
Born: 03/08/1947 (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Died: 08/06/2020
Transfers
| Season | Date | From | To | Value |
| 1972/1973 | 28/12/1972 | BOLTON WANDERERS | Southport | Loan |
| 1972/1973 | 08/02/1973 | Southport | BOLTON WANDERERS | Recalled from Loan |
| 1973/1974 | 01/05/1974 | Southport | UNATTACHED | Free Transfer |
| 1973/1974 | 23/08/1973 | BOLTON WANDERERS | Southport | Free |
Player Match Stats
Season: 1972/1973 [Back to Player Stats]
The player made an appearance in the following games:
The player made an appearance in the following games:
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponents | Score | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/12/1972 | League | Home | PETERBOROUGH UNITED | 2 - 1 | 0 |
| 06/01/1973 | League | Away | DARLINGTON | 7 - 0 | 0 |
| 20/01/1973 | League | Home | ALDERSHOT | 3 - 1 | 1 |
| 27/01/1973 | League | Away | BARNSLEY | 1 - 0 | 0 |
| 30/01/1973 | League | Home | NEWPORT COUNTY | 0 - 2 | 0 |
| 03/02/1973 | League | Away | BURY | 1 - 0 | 0 |