Alan Ackroyd

Alan Ackroyd (27 December 1948[2]), also known by the nickname of "Bunny", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Castleford (Heritage №), Halifax (Heritage № 890), and Bramley, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.[1][3][4][5]

Alan Ackroyd
Personal information
Born (1948-12-27) 27 December 1948
Kippax, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight17 st 0 lb (108 kg)
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1969–76 Castleford 114 23 56 1 183
≤1980–≥81 Halifax
1981–≥81 Bramley
Total 114 23 56 1 183
Source: [1]

Background

Alan Ackroyd was born in Kippax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

During his time at Castleford he scored one 2-point drop goal.

County Cup Final appearances

Alan Ackroyd played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 15, (replacing Prop Ian Van Bellen) and scored a 2-goals in Castleford's 7-11 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1971 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1971–72 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 21 August 1971.

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References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  3. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
  4. "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  5. "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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