Ronald Spence (7 January 1927 – 24 April 1996) was an English footballer who played as a wing half. Career Born in Spennymoor, County Durham, Spence played for Tudhoe Colliery and Rossington Colliery before signing for York City in March 1948. He was a part of the team which played in the FA Cup semi-final in 1955. He joined non-League side Scarborough in June 1960, playing 42 appearances and scoring 10 goals in all competitions before playing for Goole Town. He returned to York as part-time trainer in July 1964, before taking the position full-time in November 1966. He then worked as physiotherapist and juniors' coach at the club from August 1972 to September 1975. Spence died in Doncaster Royal Infirmary at the age of 69 on 24 April 1996. References 1927 births People from Spennymoor Footballers from County Durham 1996 deaths English footballers Association football wing halves Rossington Main F.C. players York City F.C. players Scarborough F.C. players Goole Town F.C. players English Football League players York City F.C. non-playing staff