DG
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
English footballer
Gender:
Male
Work field:
Birth:
9 May 1966(Leeds)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Donald Ralph "Don" Goodman (born 9 May 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Career
Born in Leeds, Goodman played for the Hunslet Club as a child before going on to Bradford City, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Barnsley, Motherwell, Walsall, Exeter City, Doncaster Rovers and Stafford Rangers.
On 11 May 1985, his ex-girlfriend died in the Valley Parade fire disaster. He was playing in that match.
His professional career spanned for 20 years, during which he played nearly 600 Football League games and scored 162 goals.
More recently, Goodman has been covering Football League matches for Sky Sports.
Honours
- with Walsall
- Football League Second Division play-off winner: 2001