John South (footballer, born 1948)


John Edward South is an English retired professional football centre forward who made one appearance in the Football League for Brentford. In his subsequent career in non-league football, South spent nearly 10 years with Metropolitan Police.

Playing career

Brentford

South began his career in the youth system at Fulham, before moving to West London rivals Brentford in November 1966. He made just two appearances before suffering a severe knee injury in training. 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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