12 Facts About Howard Forinton

Howard Lee Forinton was born on 18 September 1975 and is a former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Howard Forinton managed at Southern Football League side Woodford United having been appointed in September 2012 though he departed in November 2012 with the club rooted to the bottom of the table.

Howard Forinton began his football career as an apprentice at Oxford United, but was released at the end of his apprenticeship.

Howard Forinton joined Abingdon Town and, after a short spell at Oxford City, he joined Yeovil Town where he scored 23 goals in just 25 matches.

Howard Forinton made very few first-team appearances but finished as top scorer for Birmingham's reserve team in both of his seasons at the club.

Howard Forinton looked set to join Plymouth Argyle in July 2000, but remained with Peterborough and joined Yeovil Town on loan in 2001.

Howard Forinton moved to Torquay United on a free transfer in August 2002, signing on a non-contract basis, and made just one appearance, in which he set up a goal, before the club decided not to offer him a further deal.

Howard Forinton returned to Yeovil on a monthly contract later the same month, but was released in November 2002 while awaiting operations on both ankles.

Howard Forinton joined Oxford City the following month, and then moved to Stevenage Borough in June 2003, but was released in September 2003 and returned to Oxford City the following month.

Howard Forinton then moved to Banbury United in June 2004, leaving to join Halesowen Town in May 2005.

Howard Forinton left Banbury United after the departure of manager Kevin Brock to join Redditch United in June 2007, but rejoined Banbury United in October 2008.

Howard Forinton returned to Woodford United having taken up his first managerial post, in 2012.