Len Quested
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Wilfred Leonard "Len" Quested (born 9 January 1925) is a former footballer. Quested played one match for England B
and one unofficial international for Australia. He was born in Folkestone
, England
.
Quested was stationed with the Royal Navy
on the H.M.S. Golden Hind. Playing for the Golden Hind team in the NSWSFA Division One team he played Jack Aston and John Ball who would later go on to play with distinction in England
. After his stint in Australia, Quested returned to England playing with Folkestone Town F.C. in 1946 and 1947 before signing with Fulham F.C.
. where he played between 1947 and 1951. In 1951 he signed for Huddersfield Town F.C.
where he played until 1957.
In 1957 he emigrated to Australia with his Australian born wife. On arriving in Australia he was signed by Auburn in the NSW state league. He played with Auburn until 1960. In 1961 he signed for Hakoah
where he played for a season before retiring. In 1964 Quested coached Cumberland United in the NSW state league but in 1965 Quested made a return to playing for Campbelltown.
For much of his later life Quested devoted his football skills to developing young footballers and has coached Robbie Slater
amongst others.
England B national football team
England B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the England national football team. At times they have played other nations' full teams; they have also played matches against 'B' teams from other football associations...
and one unofficial international for Australia. He was born in Folkestone
Folkestone
Folkestone is the principal town in the Shepway District of Kent, England. Its original site was in a valley in the sea cliffs and it developed through fishing and its closeness to the Continent as a landing place and trading port. The coming of the railways, the building of a ferry port, and its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Quested was stationed with the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
on the H.M.S. Golden Hind. Playing for the Golden Hind team in the NSWSFA Division One team he played Jack Aston and John Ball who would later go on to play with distinction in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. After his stint in Australia, Quested returned to England playing with Folkestone Town F.C. in 1946 and 1947 before signing with Fulham F.C.
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. where he played between 1947 and 1951. In 1951 he signed for Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
where he played until 1957.
In 1957 he emigrated to Australia with his Australian born wife. On arriving in Australia he was signed by Auburn in the NSW state league. He played with Auburn until 1960. In 1961 he signed for Hakoah
Sydney City Soccer Club
Sydney City Soccer Club is a football club from Sydney, Australia.The club was formed in 1939 as Sydney Hakoah by members of the Sydney Jewish community. They played between 1977 and 1986 in the National Soccer League as Eastern Suburbs and Sydney City...
where he played for a season before retiring. In 1964 Quested coached Cumberland United in the NSW state league but in 1965 Quested made a return to playing for Campbelltown.
For much of his later life Quested devoted his football skills to developing young footballers and has coached Robbie Slater
Robbie Slater
Robert "Robbie" Slater is a former Australian footballer and football pundit.-Early years:Slater, a red-haired midfielder, moved to Australia as a youngster and started his playing career in Australia, with various clubs in his youth before joining St George Saints in the National Soccer League in...
amongst others.