During World War II, Goffin made 82 appearances for Villa, scoring 47 goals, and also guested for Tamworth, Birmingham, Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Swansea Town.
In 1952, he scored four goals in a 19–2 win against RAF Lichfield in the Birmingham & District League.
[4][5] While at the club, he combined his role with a job as a collector for the East Midlands Electricity Board.
In February 1958, Goffin resigned as manager and was replaced by Vernon Chapman.
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