Derek Tapscott
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Derek Robert Tapscott (30 June 1932 – 12 June 2008) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward. Tapscott played for Barry Town, Arsenal, Cardiff City, Newport County, Cinderford Town, Haverfordwest County and Carmarthen Town. He also featured for the Welsh national team. Tapscott is Cardiff City's sixth highest goalscorer of all time.[1][2][3]
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Full name | Derek Robert Tapscott | ||
Date of birth | (1932-06-30)30 June 1932 | ||
Place of birth | Barry, Wales | ||
Date of death | 12 June 2008(2008-06-12) (aged 75) | ||
Place of death | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Inside right | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1949–1953 | Barry Town | 57 | (28) |
1953–1958 | Arsenal | 132 | (68) |
1958–1965 | Cardiff City | 194 | (79) |
1965–1966 | Newport County | 13 | (1) |
Cinderford Town | |||
Haverfordwest County | |||
Carmarthen Town | |||
International career | |||
1954–1959 | Wales | 14 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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