Tony Nelson (footballer)

Anthony James Nelson (12 April 1930 – 27 August 2022)[1] was a Welsh professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newport County and Bournemouth as a centre half.[2][3]

Tony Nelson
Personal information
Full name Anthony James Nelson
Date of birth (1930-04-12)12 April 1930
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Date of death 27 August 2022(2022-08-27) (aged 92)
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His father was footballer Jimmy Nelson who was born in Scotland (playing for the national team four times) and brought up in Northern Ireland, but settled in Wales.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary:Tony Nelson". AFC Bournemouth. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  2. ^ Tony Nelson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  3. ^ Loyal Nelson: Howe and Cherries players 'defying gravity, Bournemouth Echo, 17 April 2010
  4. ^ "Cup friends reunited". BBC Sport. 4 April 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2020.