| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerald Byrne[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1979 | Cardiff City | 15 | (0) |
| 1979–1981 | Weymouth | ||
| 1982–1983 | Bath City | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gerald Byrne (born 10 April 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League with Cardiff City before moving into non-league football.
Career
Born in Glasgow, Byrne joined Cardiff City in 1975 but was forced to wait three years before making his professional debut in a 0–0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. He struggled to establish himself in the first team in the following two seasons before being released, later joining Weymouth.[2] He spent two years with Weymouth, making over 100 appearances,[3] before spending a single season with Bath City.[4]
References
- ↑ "Gerry Byrne". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ↑ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 32. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ↑ "Player Archive". Weymouth F.C. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ↑ "Past players – B". Bath City F.C. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
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