Rodney Bush is a South African former international footballer who played as a defender.

Rodney Bush
Personal information
Full name Rodney Bush
Date of birth 16 April 1955
Place of birth East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1973 East London United
1973–1974 Dundee United[1] 1 (0)
1974–1975 Cape Town City
1976–1979 Wits University
1979Arcadia Shepherds (loan)
1980 San Diego Sockers 31 (3)
1982–1985 Wits University
1986–1988 Moroka Swallows
1989–1990 Rangers Johannesburg
International career
1977 South Africa 1 (0)
Managerial career
1986– Moroka Swallows
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Player

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Professional

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Bush played mostly in his native country for East London Celtic (he was born and bred in East London) and later Moroka Swallows but also had spells with Scottish side Dundee United and the San Diego Sockers of the North American Soccer League.[2] In his hey-day he was one of the best headers of the ball in South Africa[citation needed].

International

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Bush represented South Africa in 1977 versus Rhodesia. [3]

Manager

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In 1986, Bush became the player manager of the Moroka Swallows.[4]

Honours

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Moroka Swallows

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  • John Player Special Knockout Cup (Runner-up): 1
1986

References

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  1. ^ "Dundee United 1946/47 - 2013/14". newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Players: Rodney Bush". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
  3. ^ "Andries Maseko - A South African Football Legend". South Africa. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Part 5: The Fourth Decade (1979-1988)". Moroka Swallows Fan Blog. Retrieved 27 May 2024.