Tony Nelson (footballer)

Anthony James Nelson (born 12 April 1930 in Cardiff) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newport County and Bournemouth as a centre half.[1][2]

Tony Nelson
Personal information
Full name Anthony James Nelson
Date of birth (1930-04-12) 12 April 1930
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1954 Newport County 19 (6)
1954–1956 Bristol City 0 (0)
1956–1965 Bournemouth 194 (1)
Total 213 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

His father was footballer Jimmy Nelson who was born in Scotland (playing for the national team four times), raised in Northern Ireland and settled in Wales.[3]

References

  1. Tony Nelson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. Loyal Nelson: Howe and Cherries players 'defying gravity, Bournemouth Echo, 17 April 2010
  3. "Cup friends reunited". BBC Sport. 4 April 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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