Peter Francombe

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Peter Francombe
Personal information
Full name Peter Francombe [1]
Date of birth (1963-08-04) 4 August 1963 (age 59)
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Crystal Palace
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1981–1982 Cardiff City 3 (0)
Bridgend Town
Managerial career
Bridgend Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Francombe (born 4 August 1963) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a defender. [2]

Career

Following being an apprentice at Crystal Palace, Francombe joined hometown club Cardiff City in 1981, making three Football League appearances at the club. [3] After departing Cardiff, Francombe played domestic football in Wales, playing for Bridgend Town. [4]

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References

  1. "Peter Francombe". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 68. ISBN   1-85983-462-0.
  3. "Cardiff City : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Neil Brown. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  4. "Welsh League". The Free Library. 24 September 2001. Retrieved 28 October 2018.