Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ashley Russell Griffiths [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 5 January 1961||
Place of birth | Barry, Wales | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
–1979 | Bristol Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1979–1981 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | (0) |
1981 | Torquay United | 0 | (0) |
1981–1982 | Yeovil Town | 24 | (2) |
Enfield | |||
Leytonstone & Ilford | |||
Barry Town United | |||
Newport County | |||
Inter Cardiff | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Ashley Russell Griffiths (born 5 January 1961) is a Welsh retired footballer.
Griffiths played seven games over two seasons for Bristol Rovers F.C. [1] His debut came in the last game of the 1979–80 Football League season. [2]
Griffiths played extensively in the Welsh Premier League, including successes with Barry Town United F.C. where he was also an assistant manager and manager. [3] [4] He was ultimately introduced to the club hall of fame. [5]
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