About John South
Born 1948. John South is a British association football player.
Playing career
Brentford South began his career in the youth system at Fulham, before moving to West London rivals Brentford in November 1966. In a period of financial uncertainty for the Griffin Park club, South was released as a cost-cutting measure at the end of the 1966–67 season.
Non-league football South dropped into non-League football to sign for Southern League Premier Division club Guildford City in 1967. After suffering further injury woes, he joined Metropolitan Police and stayed with the club for nearly a decade.
Personal life South's brother Ernie also played football and was a goalkeeper for the Brentford junior team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John South?
British association football player (born 1948)
When was John South born?
John South was born on 8 April 1948 in Lambeth.
What is John South's occupation?
John South is an association football player.
What nationality is John South?
John South is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John South (footballer, born 1948)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John South. https://biography.guide/john-south-association-football-player-1948/
MLA: "John South." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-south-association-football-player-1948/.
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