Michael George "Mike" Johnson (13 October 1941 – 1991) was a Welsh international

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who played for Swansea Town in the 1960s. Johnson spent several years as understudy to Mel Nurse before replacing the Welsh international following his move to

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. He made one appearance for

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during his career, in a 3–2 defeat to

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in April 1964.

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