Ian Ormondroyd
FullnameIan Ormondroyd[1]
Birth date22 September 1964 (age 62)[1]
Birth placeBradford, England
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[2]
PositionStriker
Years 11984–1985
Years 21985–1989
Years 31987
Years 41989–1991
Years 51991–1992
Years 61992–1995
Years 71995
Years 81995–1996
Years 91996–1997
Years 101997–1998
Clubs 1Thackley
Clubs 2Bradford City
Clubs 3→ Oldham Athletic (loan)
Clubs 4Aston Villa
Clubs 5Derby County
Clubs 6Leicester City
Clubs 7→ Hull City (loan)
Clubs 8Bradford City
Clubs 9Oldham Athletic
Clubs 10Scunthorpe United
Caps 287
Caps 310
Caps 456
Caps 525
Caps 677
Caps 710
Caps 838
Caps 931
Caps 1020
Goals 220
Goals 31
Goals 46
Goals 58
Goals 67
Goals 76
Goals 86
Goals 98
Goals 100
Totalcaps354
Totalgoals62
Club-update10:00, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Ian Ormondroyd (born 22 September 1964) is an English former professional footballer who made more than 350 appearances in the Football League and Premier League. He became famous for his height and build, in a similar manner to that of Peter Crouch.

Club career

Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, Ormondroyd played for Bradford City, Oldham Athletic, Aston Villa, Derby County, Leicester City, Hull City and Scunthorpe United. He was Leicester's record signing in 1992 when he joined from Derby for £350,000.[3]

At the age of 33, Ormondroyd retired from football due to arthritis in his left ankle.[4]

Later career

He returned to Bradford City as football in the community officer, and served as CEO of the Bradford City FC Community Foundation until 2026.[5]

Personal life

His son, Jack, plays rugby league for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.[6][7][8]

References

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  2. ^ "Ian Ormondroyd: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  3. ^ Former Player Remembers: Ian Ormondroyd - Leicester City
  4. ^ "Where are they now - Ian Ormondroyd". The Football League. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
  5. ^ "Bantams stalwart Ormondroyd steps down from CEO role after over 25 years at helm". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Official Featherstone Rovers RLFC Web Site – First Team Squad". Featherstone Rovers. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Ormondroyd junior the 'big daddy' of the family at 17 stone". Telegraph & Argus. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Much-changed Featherstone ready for Bradford Bulls test". York Press. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.