12 Facts About Ronnie Starling

Ronald William Starling was an English footballer whose career lasted from 1926 to 1946.

Ronnie Starling was an inside forward who made 413 appearances in all competitions, never a high scoring inside forward he was a player who created chances for other players, notching a modest 65 goals throughout his career.

Ronnie Starling's ball carrying ability earned him the nickname of "The Man with the Fluttering Feet".

Ronnie Starling was spotted by Hull City manager Billy McCracken while playing amateur football for Washington Colliery and signed for the Yorkshire club in October 1926 at the age of 17.

Ronnie Starling initially worked in the club offices whilst playing for the club as an amateur.

Ronnie Starling was a regular in the Newcastle team in his first season at St James' Park making 38 appearances however the following campaign he only made 15 appearances losing his place in the side before Christmas to new signing Harry McMenemy.

Ronnie Starling was signed by Bob Brown but within a year Billy Walker was in charge.

Ronnie Starling played for The Owls for four-and-a-half years, as Wednesday finished third in Division One two seasons running and captained their 1935 FA Cup-winning team.

Ronnie Starling played as Wednesday won the 1935 FA Charity Shield.

Ronnie Starling remained on the books at Villa Park throughout World War II winning the Football League North in 1944, although he did make guest appearances for Northampton Town, Walsall and Sheffield Wednesday during the conflict.

Sheffield Wednesday won the 1991 Football League Cup Final, Wednesday's first trophy since Ronnie Starling lifted the FA Cup in 1935.

Ronnie Starling was photographed for the Sheffield Star newspaper with the trophy and Wednesday players shortly before his death on 17 December 1991, aged 82.