Arthur Griffiths (footballer, born 1908)
Introduction '''Arthur Alexander Griffiths''' (23 April 1908 – 1995) was a Welsh footballer who played in the Football League for Newport County, Rochdale, Stoke City and Torquay United.
Career Griffiths was born in Tonypandy had a nomadic career which started with Barry. He then joined Football League Third Division South side Torquay United and then Newport County before returning to Barry. After a spell at Cheltenham Town he returned to Barry again and then went to Northern Ireland to play for Newry Town and Glentoran. He returned to England to play for Rochdale and after scoring five goals in 14 matches he attracted the attention of First Division Stoke City but he played just four matches for Stoke before ending his career.
Career statistics Source:ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTorquay United1931–32Third Division South510051Newport County1933–34Third Division South100010Rochdale1938–39Third Division North14500145Stoke City1938–39First Division400040Career total24600246
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