Josser Watling obituary & net worth at death

Josser Watling obituary and net worth at death – Josser Watling, an English professional footballer who played for Bristol Rovers in The Football League between 1945 and 1963 died on June 3, 2023, at age 98. 

Watling, who was born on May 11, 1925, was a one-club man, with Bristol Rovers being his lone senior team.

Prior to joining Bristol Rovers, he played for Plain House Youth Club, the Royal Navy, and Saint Andrew’s Boys Club in Avonmouth. He also failed a trial at Plymouth Argyle at the end of WWII.

He joined Bristol Rovers in October 1945, initially as an amateur, before signing his first professional contract in January 1947.

Watling retired from football in 1963 after 323 League appearances and 19 goals. He did, however, stay with the club for another two years as a coach and scout before retiring in 1965 after twenty years.

Following his retirement from the sport, he worked as a storekeeper at Bristol’s Glenside Hospital.

Watling was Bristol Rovers’ oldest living player as of 2019.

Watling was announced as the final of ten first entrants into the Bristol Rovers Hall of Fame on April 30, 2021.

We are unable to confirm or deny whether the great Bristol Rovers player was married at the time of his death or had children.

Josser Watling’s net worth at death

Watling’s net worth at the time of death is unknown.

Source: abtc.ng