Rodney Bush is a South African former international footballer who played as a defender.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rodney Bush | ||
Date of birth | 16 April 1955 | ||
Place of birth | East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1971–1973 | East London United | ||
1973–1974 | Dundee United[1] | 1 | (0) |
1974–1975 | Cape Town City | ||
1976–1979 | Wits University | ||
1979 | → Arcadia Shepherds (loan) | ||
1980 | San Diego Sockers | 31 | (3) |
1982–1985 | Wits University | ||
1986–1988 | Moroka Swallows | ||
1989–1990 | Rangers Johannesburg | ||
International career | |||
1977 | South Africa | 1 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1986– | Moroka Swallows | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Player edit
Professional edit
Bush played mostly in his native country for East London Celtic (he was born and bred in East London) and later Moroka Swallows but also had spells with Scottish side Dundee United and the San Diego Sockers of the North American Soccer League.[2] In his hey-day he was one of the best headers of the ball in South Africa[citation needed].
International edit
Bush represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia. [3]
Manager edit
In 1986, Bush became the player manager of the Moroka Swallows.[4]
Honours edit
Moroka Swallows edit
- John Player Special Knockout Cup (Runner-up): 1
- 1986
References edit
- ^ http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/dundeeutd/dundeeutd.html [bare URL]
- ^ "Players: Rodney Bush". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ "Andries Maseko - A South African Football Legend". South Africa. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Moroka Swallows