Reginald Bowden (born 17 December 1949) is an English former professional rugby league footballer, and coach. He played for Widnes, Fulham and Warrington. He played as a . He was head coach at Fulham and Warrington.

Background

Reginald Bowden was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England.

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Playing career

Bowden signed for Widnes in 1968. He made his first team début in 1969.

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He made 16 major cup Final appearances for Widnes, including four Wembley cup finals.

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Bowden moved to Fulham in 1980. He cost the club £25,000 at a time when the world record transfer fee was £40,000.

Coaching career

He was player-coach at Fulham RLFC 1980-84, then coached for two years at Warrington.

Administrative career

After leaving Warrington he joined the board of directors at Widnes, where he spent a further 10 years as a director.

References

1949 births

Living people

British rugby league administrators

English rugby league coaches

English rugby league players

Lancashire rugby league team players

London Broncos captains

London Broncos coaches

London Broncos players

Rugby league halfbacks

Rugby league players from Widnes

Warrington Wolves coaches

Warrington Wolves players

Widnes Vikings captains

Widnes Vikings players