Dennis Callan (27 July 1932 — October 2006) was a Welsh professional

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who played as a wing half.

Career

Born in

Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil (; cy, Merthyr Tudful ) is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydf ...

, Callan began playing for local side

Troedyrhiw Troed-y-rhiw (, translation: foot of the slope) is a large community village in the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Its population at the 2011 census was 5,296. It features the Troed-y-rhiw railway station. Governance The community sh ...

before signing for

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in 1952. He made his debut for Cardiff during the 1955–56 season in a 2–1 defeat to Huddersfield Town. He also spent time on loan with Exeter City before returning to non-league football.

References

1932 births 2006 deaths Welsh footballers Sportspeople from Merthyr Tydfil Troedyrhiw F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players English Football League players Association football wing halves {{Wales-footy-midfielder-stub