About Mike Betts
Born 1956. Mike Betts is a British association football player.
Michael Betts (born 21 September 1956) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a centre-back. In 1975, he moved up to the first team. In 1976, he transferred to Sligo Rovers where he won Sligo's first ever League of Ireland Championship in the 1976–77 season.
In November 1977 he signed for John Giles at Shamrock Rovers where he made his only league appearance at Glenmalure Park. Despite scoring the winner against a Manchester United selection the same week he left Ireland soon after.
In 1979, Betts played for the Cleveland Cobras in the American Soccer League.
Honours Sligo Rovers League of Ireland: 1976–77
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Who is Mike Betts?
English footballer (born 1956)
When was Mike Betts born?
Mike Betts was born on 21 September 1956 in England.
What is Mike Betts's occupation?
Mike Betts is an association football player.
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Mike Betts is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Betts. https://biography.guide/mike-betts/
MLA: "Mike Betts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-betts/.
Chicago: "Mike Betts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-betts/.
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