Cyril Lea
Welsh footballer (born 1934)
About Cyril Lea
Born 1934. Cyril Lea is a British association football player and association football coach.
Cyril Lea (born 5 August 1934) is a Welsh former footballer. He was born in Wrexham, and was capped on three occasions for the Wales Amateur team in 1957 and on two occasions by Wales.
He played for Leyton Orient and Ipswich Town,
Lea later became manager of Colchester United, and was in charge at Layer Road between February 1983 and April 1986.
Managerial statistics
Honours Ipswich Town Football League Second Division: 1967–68
Individual Ipswich Town Hall of Fame: Inducted 2010
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Who is Cyril Lea?
Welsh footballer (born 1934)
When was Cyril Lea born?
Cyril Lea was born on 5 August 1934 in Wrexham.
What is Cyril Lea's occupation?
Cyril Lea is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Cyril Lea?
Cyril Lea is British.
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