John Lewis (footballer born 1955)
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John Lewis is a former Welsh
football player.
while playing for Pontllanfraith in a Welsh league match and was quickly offered a contract by then manager Jimmy Andrews
. He made his Cardiff debut against Blackburn Rovers
in September 1978. He went on to become a regular fixture in the Bluebirds line-up over the next few years before eventually leaving the club along with Linden Jones
and Tarki Micallef
to join Newport County
in a swap deal that saw Nigel Vaughan
and Karl Elsey
go the other way and join Cardiff.
After establishing himself in the County side he went on to become the club's player-manager when Jimmy Mullen left for Aberdeen
in 1986 but could not prevent the club being relegated in the 1986/87 season and was subsequently sacked. He moved on to spend one season at Swansea City
making 25 appearances before moving to Hereford before retiring.
.
and Merthyr
. In February 2006 returned to Merthyr as coach.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
football player.
Career
Lewis was spotted by Cardiff CityCardiff 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...
while playing for Pontllanfraith in a Welsh league match and was quickly offered a contract by then manager Jimmy Andrews
Jimmy Andrews
Jimmy Andrews is a Scottish former footballer who played as a left winger.-Career:Andrews was signed by English club West Ham United from Dundee in November 1951 for £4,750. He played his first game for the club on 24 November 1951, against Everton. His final game for West Ham came against...
. He made his Cardiff debut against Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
in September 1978. He went on to become a regular fixture in the Bluebirds line-up over the next few years before eventually leaving the club along with Linden Jones
Linden Jones
For the Welsh cricketer see Lyndon Jones.Linden Jones is a former Welsh professional footballer.-Club career:Jones was born in New Tredegar, Monmouthshire. He began his career at Cardiff City joining them as an apprentice at the age of sixteen. He made his début on 24 February 1979 in a 1-0...
and Tarki Micallef
Tarki Micallef
Constantinous "Tarki" Micallef is a Welsh former professional footballer.-Career:The son of a Greek restaurateur, Micallef was born in the Grangetown area of Cardiff and was a Welsh schoolboy international as a youngster before joining Cardiff City as a trainee, working his way up to the first...
to join Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
in a swap deal that saw Nigel Vaughan
Nigel Vaughan
Nigel Mark Vaughan is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international. He gained ten international caps during his career.-Club career:...
and Karl Elsey
Karl Elsey
Karl William Elsey is a Welsh former professional footballer. His clubs included Swansea City, Queens Park Rangers, Newport County, Cardiff City, Gillingham, Reading and Maidstone United...
go the other way and join Cardiff.
After establishing himself in the County side he went on to become the club's player-manager when Jimmy Mullen left for Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
in 1986 but could not prevent the club being relegated in the 1986/87 season and was subsequently sacked. He moved on to spend one season at Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
making 25 appearances before moving to Hereford before retiring.
Wales Under-21s
He also made one appearance for the Wales under-21 teamWales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
.
Coaching career
Lewis was manager at Newport CountyNewport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
and Merthyr
Merthyr Tydfil F.C.
Merthyr Tydfil Football Club was a Welsh football club based at the Penydarren Park ground in Merthyr Tydfil. In 2010 the club was liquidated and reformed under the name Merthyr Town, which was accepted into Division One of the Western League.-History:...
. In February 2006 returned to Merthyr as coach.