Johnny Watkiss Explained

Johnny Watkiss
Fullname:John Watkiss
Birth Date:1941 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Willenhall, England
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Canterbury-Marrickville
Years1:1957–1963
Years2:1964–1968
Years3:1969–1974
Years4:1975–1978
Clubs1:Canterbury-Marrickville
Clubs2:APIA Leichhardt
Clubs3:Hakoah
Clubs4:Sutherland
Nationalyears1:1965–1974
Nationalteam1:Australia
Nationalcaps1:23
Nationalgoals1:2
Manageryears1:1977–1978
Managerclubs1:Sutherland

John Watkiss (born 28 March 1941 in Willenhall, England[1]) is a former football (soccer) defender.[2] He was a member of the Australian 1974 FIFA World Cup squad in West Germany and represented Australia 31 times between 1965 and 1974 scoring 4 times.

Watkiss Street in the Sydney suburb of Glenwood is named for him.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1974/squad_aus74.html Planet World Cup – 1974 – Squads – Australia
  2. https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/socceroos-greats-where-are-they-now-john-watkiss Socceroos Greats - Where are they now: John Watkiss
  3. News: Christine . O'Maley . Park is a goner . 2010-01-20 . Cumberland Newspapers . Blacktown Advocate . 14 . ...streets are named after well known football identities....