Tony Nelson (footballer)
Anthony James Nelson (born 12 April 1930 in Cardiff) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newport County and Bournemouth as a centre half.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony James Nelson | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Playing 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) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
His father was footballer Jimmy Nelson who was born in Scotland (playing for the national team four times), raised in Northern Ireland and settled in Wales.[3]
References
- Tony Nelson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's 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.
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