| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald William Starling | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Pelaw, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 17 December 1991 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1926 | Washington Colliery | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1927–1930 | Hull City | 78 | (13) |
| 1930–1932 | Newcastle United | 51 | (8) |
| 1932–1937 | Sheffield Wednesday | 176 | (31) |
| 1937–1948 | Aston Villa | 88 | (11) |
| International career | |||
| 1933–1937 | England | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ronald William Starling (11 October 1909 – 17 December 1991) was an English footballer whose career lasted from 1926 to 1946. Starling was an inside forward who made 413 appearances in all competitions, never a high scoring inside forward he was a player who created chances for other players, notching a modest 65 goals throughout his career. His ball carrying ability earned him the nickname of "The Man with the Fluttering Feet".