Glan Letheren (born 1 May 1956) is a Welsh former professional

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. He played in

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as a

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for

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, Scunthorpe United,

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and Swansea City. Despite being called up to the Wales squad, Letheren never achieved a full international cap. He was also a successful cricketer in the

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, playing mainly for Dafen Welfare CC, as a medium pace bowler and middle order

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. Letheren's son

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also became a professional football goalkeeper. He was also called up and remains uncapped by Wales.

References

1956 births Living people Cricketers from Neath Footballers from Neath Welsh men's footballers Wales men's under-23 international footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Leeds United F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players English Football League players Leicester City F.C. non-playing staff {{Wales-footy-goalkeeper-stub