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