John Rowland (footballer, born 1936)

John Rowland
Personal information
Date of birth 16 March 1936
Place of birth Newport, Wales
Date of death 2002 (aged 65–66)
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
Lovells Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1969 Newport County 462 (11)
Merthyr Tydfil
Managerial career
Merthyr Tydfil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Rowland (1936–2002) was a Welsh professional footballer. Rowland joined Newport County in 1958 from local club Lovells Athletic. He went on to make 463 appearances for Newport scoring 9 goals. In 1969, he joined Merthyr Tydfil as player/manager.[1]

References

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  • John Rowland at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database