Gary Bell (footballer)

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playername = Gary Bell


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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1947|03|4
cityofbirth = Stourbridge
countryofbirth = England
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currentclub = Retired
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position = Defender
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years = ?-1966
1966-1974
1974
1974-1978
1978-?
clubs = Gornal Athletic
Cardiff City
→ Hereford United (loan)
Newport County
Bridgend Town
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223 (10)
008 0(0)
126 0(5)
00? 0(?)
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Gary Bell (born 4 April, 1947 in Stourbridge) is a former English professional footballer.

Career

Gary Bell was playing local football for Gornal Athletic as a left winger when he was spotted by Cardiff City and signed profesional terms with the club, along with George Andrews for a fee of £2,100. He made his debut in September 1966 as a left half against Wolverhampton Wanderers. His debut was far from impressive as he gave away two penalties duirng a 7-1 mauling by the Midlands side. He struggled to make an impact on the side until he was converted to a left-back by manager Jimmy Scoular and he established a strong full back pairing with David Carver. He was a virtual ever present from then on but eventually losing his place to Freddie Pethard. He was loaned out to Hereford United during his last season at Cardiff and was allowed to join Newport County following his return.

He was a vital part of Newport's team during his spell at the club before he moved into Welsh league football with Bridgend Town