Alan Wood (footballer, born 1941)

Allen Wood[1] (13 January 1941 – 30 March 2018[2]) is a Welsh former professional footballer. A central defender, he played for Lovell's Athletic, Bristol Rovers, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport County.[3][4]

For the Charlton Athletic player of the 1970s, see Alan Wood (footballer, born 1954).

Allen Herbert Wood
Personal information
Date of birth (1941-01-13)13 January 1941
Place of birth Newport, Wales
Date of death 30 March 2018(2018-03-30) (aged 77)
Playing position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Lovell's Athletic
1962–1963 Bristol Rovers 1 (0)
1963–1965 Merthyr Tydfil
1965–1975 Newport County 154 (5)
Total 155 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "Tributes paid to Newport County legend Allen Wood". South Wales Argus.
  2. "Allen Herbert Wood Obituary". South Wales Argus.
  3. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  4. "Profile". 11v11.com.


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