Billy Rodaway

William Vincent Rodaway (born 26 September 1954) is an English former football player and manager. A central defender, he made more than 400 appearances in the Football League, playing for Burnley, Peterborough United, Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers. He later played non-league football for Runcorn, Altrincham and Colne Dynamoes, and also had non-playing roles at Halifax Town, Runcorn, Morecambe, Altrincham and Colne Dynamoes before a spell as Accrington Stanley manager in 1998.

Playing career
Born in Liverpool, Rodaway played for England at schoolboy level. He started his career at Burnley, making his debut towards the end of the 1971–72 season, though it took until Colin Waldron's departure in 1976 for Rodaway to receive regular game time as a central defender. He left Burnley after the 1980–81 season, and subsequently played for Peterborough United, Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers. He returned to Burnley on a free transfer ahead of the 1986–87 season. He missed just two games across the season as Burnley finished 22nd in the Fourth Division, one point above relegated Lincoln City. He was released at the end of the season, and subsequently played non-league football for Runcorn, Altrincham and Colne Dynamoes, winning the FA Vase in 1988 with the latter.

Managerial career
Rodaway held the assistant manager role at Halifax Town, Runcorn and Morecambe and was also a coach at both Colne Dynamoes and Altrincham prior to being appointed manager of Accrington Stanley in April 1998. He was sacked in December following a 5–0 defeat to Bamber Bridge.