Arthur Granville Football player

Arthur David Granville (8 May 1911 – 1987) was a Welsh professional footballer.Granville was born in Llwynypia. He joined Cardiff City in 1934 from the amateur side Porth United and, after a slow start, managed to establish himself in the side. He scored six league goals during his time at the club, all of which came from the penalty spot. Following the outbreak of World War II he stayed at Ninian Park to help coach the numerous youngsters, whilst serving in the Royal Air Force, and at the end of the war in 1946 he decided not to return to playing football and subsequently retired, instead becoming involved in assessing prospective players and also coaching local amateurs.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 08, 1911
Birth place
Llwynypia , Wales
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1987

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Football player

position
Defender (association football)
teams
Cardiff City F.C.
Porth United F.C.

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