Ian Ormondroyd
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1985 | Thackley | ||
| 1985–1989 | Bradford City | 87 | (20) |
| 1987 | → Oldham Athletic (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 1989–1991 | Aston Villa | 56 | (6) |
| 1991–1992 | Derby County | 25 | (8) |
| 1992–1995 | Leicester City | 77 | (7) |
| 1995 | → Hull City (loan) | 10 | (6) |
| 1995–1996 | Bradford City | 38 | (6) |
| 1996–1997 | Oldham Athletic | 31 | (8) |
| 1997–1998 | Scunthorpe United | 20 | (0) |
| Total | 354 | (62) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:00, 22 November 2007 (UTC). |
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Ian Ormondroyd (born 22 September 1964 in Bradford, Yorkshire) is an English retired footballer. Ormondroyd became famous for his height and build, similar manner to that of Peter Crouch.
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.
At the age of 33, Ormondroyd retired from football due to arthritis in his left ankle.
He returned to Bradford City as football in the community officer, and also works as a commentator and match day summariser for Bradford City games with Pulse Radio.
His son, Jack, plays rugby league for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
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