Herbert Henry Merrett

Sir Herbert Henry Merrett (1886 – 3 October 1959) was a Welsh industrialist. In his teens he won a reputation as a footballer and played for the Cardiff Corinthians, a prestigious amateur soccer team, and he subsequently qualified as a referee. He was appointed chairman of the Cardiff City Association Football Club in 1939 and with one short break, and despite his business involvement, he remained chairman until 1957.

Career Herbert Merrett grew up and was educated in Cardiff. He began his career in the Cardiff Docks with Cory Brothers, initially a junior, though he later became the company's general chairman and director when it merged with Powell Duffryn Ltd describing his early experiences in the Welsh coal industry. Herbert was Justice of the Peace for Glamorganshire and High Sheriff 1934-35. In 1935-36, he served as president of Cardiff Incorporated Chamber of Commerce. He later became president of the British Coal Exporters' Federation 1946-49. In the 1950 King's Birthday Honours List he was knighted and in that same year received an award from France of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, having established associations within Europe.

Sports Merrett was an avid footballer in his youth and played for the amateur team the Cardiff Corinthians. He became a qualified referee and was chairman of the Cardiff City Association Football Club 1939-1957, barring one short break. He was also president of the Glamorgan County Cricket Club.