Michael Johnson (footballer, born 1941)

Michael George "Mike" Johnson (13 October 1941 – 1991) was a Welsh international central defender who played for Swansea Town in the 1960s.[1]

Mike Johnson
Personal information
Full name Michael George Johnson
Date of birth (1941-10-13)13 October 1941
Place of birth Swansea, Wales
Date of death 1991 (aged 49–50)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1966 Swansea Town 165 (0)
International career
Wales U23 2 (0)
1964 Wales 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Johnson spent several years as understudy to Mel Nurse before replacing the Welsh international following his move to Middlesbrough. He made one appearance for Wales during his career, in a 3–2 defeat to Northern Ireland in April 1964.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Mike Johnson". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  2. ^ Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players. Wrexham: Bridge Books. p. 122. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.