About John South
Lived 1952 – 2004 (aged 52). John South was a British association football player.
John Alan South (30 November 1952 – 21 December 2004) was an English footballer who played as a center back in the Football League for Colchester United. He died in Spain in 2004 at the age of 52, after living there for two years with his wife, Georgina, and their young son George.
Career
Born in Bow, London, South began his career at Leyton Orient but failed to break into the first team, joining Dick Graham at Colchester United on a three-month trial. He made just four league appearances for Colchester during which Graham resigned. before injuring his cartilage that forced him to retire from professional football. However, once recovered from the injury, South returned to football by joining non-league side Molins FC.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John South?
Footballer (1952-2004)
When was John South born?
John South was born on 30 November 1952 in Bow.
When did John South die?
John South died on 21 December 2004 in Riogordo.
What was John South's occupation?
John South was an association football player.
What nationality was John South?
John South was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John South (footballer, born 1952)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John South. https://biography.guide/john-south-association-football-player/
MLA: "John South." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-south-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John South." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-south-association-football-player/.
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