Anthony James Nelson (12 April 1930 – 27 August 2022)[1] was a Welsh professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newport County and Bournemouth as a centre half.[2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Anthony James Nelson | ||
Date of birth | 12 April 1930 | ||
Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Date of death | 27 August 2022 | (aged 92)||
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) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
His father was footballer Jimmy Nelson who was born in Scotland (playing for the national team four times) and brought up in Northern Ireland, but settled in Wales.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Obituary:Tony Nelson". AFC Bournemouth. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Tony Nelson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ Loyal Nelson: Howe and Cherries players 'defying gravity, Bournemouth Echo, 17 April 2010
- ^ "Cup friends reunited". BBC Sport. 4 April 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2020.