Gary Bell (footballer)

Gary Bell
Personal information
Date of birth (1947-04-04) 4 April 1947
Place of birth Stourbridge, England
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
?–1966 Gornal Athletic
1966–1974 Cardiff City 223 (10)
1974 → Hereford United (loan) 8 (0)
1974–1978 Newport County 126 (5)
1978–? Bridgend Town

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Gary Bell (born 4 April 1947 in Stourbridge) is an English former professional footballer. During his career, he made over 350 appearances in The Football League in spells with Cardiff City, Hereford United and Newport County.[1]

Career

Bell was playing local football for Gornal Athletic as a left winger when he was spotted by Cardiff City and signed professional terms with the club, along with George Andrews for a fee of £2,100. He made his debut in September 1966 as a left half against Wolverhampton Wanderers. His debut was far from impressive as he gave away two penalties during a 7-1 defeat by the Midlands side. He struggled to make an impact on the side until he was converted to a left-back by manager Jimmy Scoular and he established a strong full back pairing with David Carver. He was a virtual ever present from then on but eventually losing his place to Freddie Pethard. He was loaned out to Hereford United during his last season at Cardiff and was allowed to join Newport County following his return.[2]

He was a vital part of Newport's team during his spell at the club before he moved into Welsh league football with Bridgend Town. Bell now works alongside other former Cardiff players, such as Roger Gibbins and Brian Clark, in the club's hospitality lounges on matchdays.[3]

Honours

Cardiff City
1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74
1971–72

References

  1. ↑ "Gary Bell". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
  2. ↑ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  3. ↑ Struthers, Greg (2008-05-18). "Cardiff City reach Cup Winners Cup semi-final, 1968". London: The Sunday Times. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
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