Cohen Griffith

Cohen Griffith (born 26 December 1962) is a former professional footballer.

Cohen Griffith
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-12-26) 26 December 1962
Place of birth Georgetown, British Guiana
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1982 Bath City 028 (14)
1983–1984 Wigston Fields
1984–1985 Houghton Rangers
1985–1988 Leicester United
1988–1989 Kettering Town 044 (11)
1989–1995 Cardiff City 234 (39)
1995–1997 Barry Town 059 (16)
1997–1998 Weston-Super-Mare
1998–2001 Merthyr Tydfil
2001–2002 Rhayader Town 012 (1)
Teams managed
2008–2009 Troedyrhiw
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Georgetown, British Guiana, Griffith began his career at Kettering Town before moving to Cardiff City in October 1989 for £60,000 as a replacement for Jimmy Gilligan. He made his debut for the Bluebirds against Huddersfield Town and scored after just nineteen minutes.[1] Mostly playing as a winger for Cardiff until he moved into a defensive midfield position later in his spell at the club. He eventually left the club in 1995 on a free transfer to Barry Town, helping the side to a treble in the 1996–97 season winning the Welsh Premier League, Welsh Cup and Welsh League Cup, including scoring both goals in the 2–1 Welsh Cup final win over Cwmbran Town.[2]

Coaching

Since his retirement he has moved into coaching and currently holds a UEFA B licence and has worked in coaching schemes in the UK and Australia.[3] He helps run a health and fitness suite at Ystrad Mynach College.

In February 2008 he took over as manager of Troedyrhiw but stepped down as manager in May 2009.[4]

References

  1. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 78. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. Cole, Robert (19 May 1997). "Barry secure an historic treble". London: The Independent. Retrieved 14 September 2009.
  3. "Cohen Griffith". Pro Football Australia. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2008.
  4. "Roger steps up to the plate as Rhiw target promotion spot". Merthyr Express. 13 August 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2009.


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