John Frowen (11 October 1931 – 28 August 2011)[1] was a professional footballer who played for Cardiff City, Bristol Rovers and Newport County.

John Frowen
Personal information
Full name John Frowen
Date of birth (1931-10-11)11 October 1931
Place of birth Trelewis, Wales
Date of death 28 August 2011(2011-08-28) (aged 79)
Place of death Newport, Wales
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1958 Cardiff City 35 (0)
1958–1963 Bristol Rovers 84 (0)
1963–1966 Newport County 68 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Trelewis, Wales, Frowen began his professional career at Cardiff City after being spotted playing for local side Nelson. Graduating through the club's junior teams, he made his debut in a 1–0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in September 1952. However, he struggled to hold on to a regular first team place due to the form of players such as Stan Montgomery and Danny Malloy. He left Cardiff in the summer of 1958, joining Bristol Rovers where he managed to become a first team choice for the club.

References edit

  1. ^ "John Frowen". Bristol Rovers F.C. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  • Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.