Barrie Hole
Welsh footballer with notable club career
Born
1942
84 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Wales
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Played as a forward and began a professional career with Cardiff City, where established a reputation for scoring goals. Continued with clubs including Bristol City and Wrexham, contributing significantly to their successes. Concluded playing career with a notable stint at Newport County. Later transitioned to coaching, sharing expertise with future generations of players.
Played for Cardiff City
Had a successful career with Bristol City
Coached youth teams after retirement
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