Michael Johnson (footballer, born 1941) explained

Mike Johnson
Fullname:Michael George Johnson
Position:Defender
Birth Date:13 October 1941
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Years1:1959–1966
Clubs1:Swansea Town
Caps1:165
Goals1:0
Nationalteam1:Wales U23
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:1964
Nationalteam2:Wales
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0

Michael George "Mike" Johnson (13 October 1941 – 1991) was a Welsh international central defender who played for Swansea Town in the 1960s.[1]

Johnson spent several years as understudy to Mel Nurse before replacing the Welsh international following his move to Middlesbrough. He made one appearance for Wales during his career, in a 3–2 defeat to Northern Ireland in April 1964.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mike Johnson. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. 23 May 2012.
  2. Book: Davies, Gareth . Garland, Ian. Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players . Bridge Books. Wrexham. 1991 . 122. 1-872424-11-2.