| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Howard John Goddard [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Over Wallop, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1976 | Bournemouth | 64 | (18) |
| 1976–1977 | Swindon Town | 12 | (0) |
| 1977–1982 | Newport County | 105 | (42) |
| 1982 | → Blackpool (loan) | 4 | (2) |
| 1982 | Bournemouth | 9 | (2) |
| 1982–1983 | Aldershot | 28 | (9) |
| Trowbridge Town | |||
| Total | 222 | (73) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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