Jimmy Cardno (5 March 1965 - 26 January 2021) was a Welsh footballer who played as a striker.

Jimmy Cardno
Personal information
Date of birth (1965-03-05)5 March 1965
Place of birth Scotland
Date of death 26 January 2021(2021-01-26) (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

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Cardno was born to Jim and Margaret Cardno. He had six younger siblings.[1]

Education

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Cardno obtained a high school diploma. He studied the French and German languages.[2]

Career

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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

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Cardno was married. He had three sons and five grandchildren.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "It's full time for this local legend with a heart of gold". Western Mail.
  2. ^ "Haarlem kocht Jim Cardno los van Australisch team". courant.nu.
  3. ^ a b "Rhyl football legend Jimmy Cardno remembered". rhyljournal.co.uk.