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Jimmy Cardno (5 March 1965 - 26 January 2021) was a Welsh footballer who played as a striker.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 5 March 1965 | ||
Place of birth | Scotland | ||
Date of death | 26 January 2021 | (aged 55)||
Place of death | Wales | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1963–1968 | Rhyl | ||
1969–1971 | Toronto Croatia | ||
1972 | Rhyl | ||
1973 | Polonia Sydney | ||
1973 | Haarlem | ||
1974 | Rhyl | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Early life edit
Cardno was born to Jim and Margaret Cardno. He had six younger siblings.[1]
Education edit
Cardno obtained a high school diploma. He studied the French and German languages.[2]
Career edit
Cardno started his career with Welsh side Rhyl. He was described as "one of the legendary figures in Rhyl football history".[3] In 1969, he signed for Canadian side Toronto Croatia. In 1972, he signed for Welsh side Rhyl. In 1973, he signed for Australian side Polonia Sydney. After that, he signed for Dutch side Haarlem. In 1974, he signed for Welsh side Rhyl.
Personal life edit
Cardno was married. He had three sons and five grandchildren.[3]
References edit
- ^ "It's full time for this local legend with a heart of gold". Western Mail.
- ^ "Haarlem kocht Jim Cardno los van Australisch team". courant.nu.
- ^ a b "Rhyl football legend Jimmy Cardno remembered". rhyljournal.co.uk.