Glan Letheren

Glan Letheren (1 May 1956 – 6 June 2024) was a Welsh professional footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper.

Club career Hailing from Dafen, Carmarthenshire, Letheren started his career at Leeds United. On 24 October 1973, he made his senior debut in a 0–0 draw against Hibernian in the UEFA Cup. Afterwards, he was on the bench during the 1975 European Cup final against Bayern Munich.

He later played for Scunthorpe United, Chesterfield, Swansea City, Blackpool, Oxford City, Scarborough, Bangor City and Llanelli Town.

International career Letheren represented Wales under-23 team in two matches.

Coaching career Following his retirement from playing, Letheren transitioned into coaching and scouting roles, contributing his goalkeeping expertise to teams such as Leeds United, Swansea City, Exeter City, Chester City, Leicester City and the Football Association of Wales, He had been diagnosed with primary peritoneal carcinoma in May 2023.