John Byrne (footballer, born 1949)

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John Byrne
Personal information
Full name John Joseph Anthony Byrne
Date of birth (1949-03-24) 24 March 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Wallasey, England
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1968–1969 Tranmere Rovers 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Joseph Anthony Byrne (born 24 March 1949) is an English footballer, who played as a winger in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Brown, Neil. "Tranmere Rovers: 1946/47 – 2011/12". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  2. Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. pp. 101–108. ISBN   978-0-9518648-2-1.