John Bird (footballer, born 1940)

John Bird (born 21 November 1940) is a Welsh former professional footballer. A full back, he joined Newport County in 1957. He went on to make 277 appearances for Newport, scoring 4 goals. In 1967, he joined Swansea Town.[1]

John Bird
Personal information
Full name John Bird
Date of birth (1940-11-21) 21 November 1940 (age 83)
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1967 Newport County 277 (4)
1967–1968 Swansea Town 8 (0)
Hereford United
Total 285 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bird subsequently played with Merthyr Tydfil, Caerau and was player-manager at Pontyclun.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Newport County A-Z of transfers
  2. ^ "Players of the past".
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  • John Bird at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database