Rodney Bush Explained

Rodney Bush
Fullname:Rodney Bush
Birth Date:16 April 1955
Birth Place:East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Position:Winger
Years1:1971–1973
Years2:1973–1974
Years3:1974–1975
Years4:1976–1979
Years5:1979
Years6:1980
Years7:1982–1985
Years8:1986–1988
Years9:1989–1990
Clubs2:Dundee United[1]
Clubs5:Arcadia Shepherds (loan)
Clubs9:Rangers Johannesburg
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Caps6:31
Goals6:3
Nationalyears1:1977
Nationalteam1:South Africa
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:1986–
Managerclubs1:Moroka Swallows

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

Player

Professional

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.

International

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

Manager

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

Honours

Moroka Swallows

1986

Notes and References

  1. Web site: newcastlefans.com. Dundee United 1946/47 - 2013/14. 27 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Players: Rodney Bush. nasljerseys.com. 2008-03-20.
  3. News: Andries Maseko - A South African Football Legend. South Africa. 2018-10-26.
  4. Web site: Part 5: The Fourth Decade (1979-1988). Moroka Swallows Fan Blog. 27 May 2024.