He made a total of 289 Football League appearances for Norwich City, Northampton Town, Crystal Palace and Aldershot scoring 140 goals.
[5][6] Woan began his career in non-league football, playing for Anfield Road School, Bootle and later New Brighton.
[1] He scored three minutes into his debut appearance for Norwich City against Northampton Town.
However, in October 1959,[1] he was signed by Crystal Palace in exchange for Mike Deakin.
[3] After retirement, Woan worked with youth players at Tranmere Rovers and subsequently in local government on the Wirral.