Colin Viljoen

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Colin Viljoen
Personal information
Date of birth (1948-06-20) 20 June 1948 (age 75)
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Johannesburg Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1978 Ipswich Town 305 (45)
1978–1980 Manchester City 27 (0)
1980–1982 Chelsea 20 (0)
1982–1983 Southall
International career
1975 England 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Colin Viljoen (born 20 June 1948) is a retired footballer who played in midfield for English teams Ipswich Town, Manchester City and Chelsea. Born in South Africa, he won two caps for England under manager Don Revie.

Biography

Born in Johannesburg,

final itself. In 1978, he moved on to Manchester City before signing for Chelsea for £60,000 in 1980.[4] He was released by the club at the end of the 1981–82 season and signed for non-League Southall.[1]

Post-retirement life

After retiring, Viljoen bought and ran The Nine Styles pub in

Alberton, where he coaches youth football.[7][8][9]

Honours

Individual

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Colin Viljoen at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  2. ^ "Colin Viljoen". The FA. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Games played by Colin Viljoen in 1977–78". prideofanglia.com. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  4. ^ Colin Viljoen Football Heroes
  5. ^ "Where Are They Now? | Footballers | Colin Viljoen".
  6. ^ "John Cobbold's Ace Gardener by ElephantintheRoom - Ipswich Town Blog".
  7. ^ "Tim's ITFC Player A-Z".
  8. ^ "Viljoen brings over youngsters to Woodbridge". 21 October 2010.
  9. ^ "Where Are They Now? | Footballers | Colin Viljoen".