''For the English retired football striker, see Wayne Curtis.'' Mark Wayne Curtis (born 22 February 1967) is a Welsh former professional

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who played in the

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for Cardiff City. Born in

Neath Neath (; cy, Castell-nedd) is a market town and Community (Wales), community situated in the Neath Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot County Borough, Wales. The town had a population of 50,658 in 2011. The community of the parish of Neath had a po ...

, Curtis began his career with Swansea City but was released by the club without making a first-team appearance. He later attended a trial with their

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rivals Cardiff City and joined the club on non-contract terms. He made his debut for the ''Bluebirds'' on 21 September 1985 in a 3–0 defeat to

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and his performances saw manager

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offer Curtis a full-time contract with the club. However, after making over 30 appearances in his first season, he dropped out of favour at the club under new manager

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and made just one appearance in the following two seasons before being released at the end of the 1986–87.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Curtis, Wayne 1967 births Living people Footballers from Neath Welsh men's footballers Men's association football defenders Swansea City A.F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players English Football League players