Jeff Thomas (footballer) explained

Jeff Thomas
Fullname:Jeff Thomas
Birth Date:1949 5, df=y
Birth Place:Newport, Wales
Position:Right winger
Years1:1965–1973
Caps1:210
Goals1:31
Clubs2:Cwmbran Town
Nationalteam1:Wales under-23

Jeff Thomas (born 18 May 1949 in Newport) is a Welsh former professional footballer. A pacey winger, he progressed through the youth team at Newport County making his first team debut in 1965. He went on to make 209 appearances for Newport scoring 31 goals before retiring in 1973.[1]

In 1971 Thomas was selected for the Football Association of Wales tour of Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia but these matches were not classed as international cap matches.[2] Thomas did however represent Wales at under-23 level.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NEWPORT COUNTY : 1946/47 - 1987/88 . Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database . 5 July 2009.
  2. Web site: British FA XI Tours . . 19 March 2010.