Tom Griffiths
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Tom Griffiths was a Welsh
international footballer of the 1930s.
Tom Griffiths was born in Moss Valley, Wrexham
. A centre-half, Griffiths was a tall, rangy player who joined home-town club Wrexham in 1922, transferring to Everton
in 1929. Despite his efforts the Merseysiders were relegated at the end of that season. After 78 games for the Toffees, Griffiths was sold to Bolton Wanderers
, where he again faced a relegation battle, and he was to go on to play 48 League games for Wanderers.
His next move was to Middlesbrough F.C.
and then to Aston Villa
in November 1935 for £5000. Villa were threatened with relegation for the first time in their history and shelled out £35,000 to avoid the drop. However they were relegated and Griffiths suffered the misfortune of being relegated with three different clubs in five years.
Capped by Wales
on 21 occasions, Griffiths was not the most elegant of players, but he used the big boot to great effect.
He returned to Wrexham on retirement from the game, becoming a publican
.
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...
international footballer of the 1930s.
Tom Griffiths was born in Moss Valley, Wrexham
Moss Valley, Wrexham
The Moss Valley is an area and country park in Britain. It is in the county borough of Wrexham, in north Wales. The area is also informally known as "The Moss" and The Aggey amongst locals. It is most well known for its extensive coal mining history...
. A centre-half, Griffiths was a tall, rangy player who joined home-town club Wrexham in 1922, transferring to Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
in 1929. Despite his efforts the Merseysiders were relegated at the end of that season. After 78 games for the Toffees, Griffiths was sold to Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
, where he again faced a relegation battle, and he was to go on to play 48 League games for Wanderers.
His next move was to Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
and then to Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
in November 1935 for £5000. Villa were threatened with relegation for the first time in their history and shelled out £35,000 to avoid the drop. However they were relegated and Griffiths suffered the misfortune of being relegated with three different clubs in five years.
Capped by Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
on 21 occasions, Griffiths was not the most elegant of players, but he used the big boot to great effect.
He returned to Wrexham on retirement from the game, becoming a publican
Publican
In antiquity, publicans were public contractors, in which role they often supplied the Roman legions and military, managed the collection of port duties, and oversaw public building projects...
.