Colin Sullivan (footballer)
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Colin Sullivan is an English
former footballer.
He began his career at Plymouth Argyle
, coming initially from the youth system and remained with the club until June 1974. He then moved to Norwich City
, making his debut for the club on 17 August 1974 against Blackpool
. He went on to appear in the 1975 Football League Cup Final
for the club. He moved in February to Cardiff City
where he remained until 1981 and a brief spell at Hereford United
. He then appeared for Portsmouth
and Swansea City before leaving the league in 1986 to play for Locks Heath
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former footballer.
He began his career at Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, coming initially from the youth system and remained with the club until June 1974. He then moved to Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
, making his debut for the club on 17 August 1974 against Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. He went on to appear in the 1975 Football League Cup Final
1975 Football League Cup Final
The 1975 Football League Cup Final took place on 1 March 1975 at the old Wembley Stadium. It was contested between Aston Villa and Norwich City. To date it is the only time a major domestic Cup Final that has been played at Wembley Stadium between two clubs where neither were then currently in...
for the club. He moved in February to Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
where he remained until 1981 and a brief spell at Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
. He then appeared for Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
and Swansea City before leaving the league in 1986 to play for Locks Heath
Locks Heath F.C.
Locks Heath Football Club is a football club based in Fareham suburb of Locks Heath, Hampshire, England. They won the Hampshire League title in 1991. As of the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Hampshire Premier Football League. They play their home games at The Recreation Ground, found...
.