About Frank Squires
Lived 1921 – 1988 (aged 66). Frank Squires was a British association football player.
Frank Squires (8 March 1921 – 1 March 1988) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Club career Squires turned professional in June 1938 for Swansea Town and played in wartime football. He made his Football League debut for the club in 1946, scoring five goals in 36 league games for Swansea before being sold to Plymouth Argyle in October 1947. He then moved to Grimsby Town in July 1950, before a move to Merthyr Tydfil in September 1951.
Squires left Merthyr Tydfil in 1955 and signed for Southern League side Barry Town as a Player Coach. Squires made 47 appearances in the Southern League for Barry Town and 1 Welsh League appearance for their reserve side scoring a total of 7 goals for the club in a season long stint at Barry.
International career Squires was a Welsh Schoolboy international, and played one wartime international for Wales, and also a Victory international in 1946.
Management career He was also player-coach at Barry Town and player-manager for Brecon Corinthians.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Squires?
association football player (1921-1988)
When was Frank Squires born?
Frank Squires was born on 8 March 1921 in Swansea.
When did Frank Squires die?
Frank Squires died on 1 March 1988 in Swansea.
What was Frank Squires's occupation?
Frank Squires was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Squires?
Frank Squires was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Squires. https://biography.guide/frank-squires/
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