Michael Johnson (footballer, born 1941)

Mike Johnson

Personal information
Full name	Michael George Johnson
Date of birth	13 October 1941
Place of birth	Swansea, Wales
Date of death	1991
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1959–1966	Swansea Town	165	(0)
National team
	Wales U23	2	(0)
1964	Wales	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Michael George "Mike" Johnson (13 October 1941 – 1991) was a Welsh international central defender who played for Swansea Town in the 1960s.^[1]

Johnson spent several years as understudy to Mel Nurse before replacing the Welsh international following his move to Middlesbrough. He made one appearance for Wales during his career, in a 3-2 defeat to Northern Ireland in April 1964.^[2]

References

1. "Mike Johnson". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
2. Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players. Wrexham: Bridge Books. p. 122. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.