Jeff Thomas (footballer)

Jeff Thomas (born 18 May 1949 in Newport) is a Welsh former professional footballer. A pacey winger, he progressed through the youth team at Newport County making his first team debut in 1965. He went on to make 209 appearances for Newport scoring 31 goals before retiring in 1973.[1]

Jeff Thomas
Personal information
Full name Jeff Thomas
Date of birth (1949-05-18) 18 May 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Newport, Wales
Position(s) Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1973 Newport County 210 (31)
Cwmbran Town
International career
Wales under-23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

In 1971 Thomas was selected for the Football Association of Wales tour of Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia but these matches were not classed as international cap matches.[2] Thomas did however represent Wales at under-23 level.

References

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  1. ^ "NEWPORT COUNTY : 1946/47 - 1987/88". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 5 July 2009.
  2. ^ "British FA XI Tours". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
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  • Jeff Thomas at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database