Reg Pugh
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Reginald "Reg" Pugh is a Welsh
former professional footballer.
Pugh began his career at his hometown club Aberaman Athletic
before joining Cardiff City
shortly after. He made his debut in October 1934 in a 3-1 win over Watford
, becoming one of the clubs youngest ever debutants at the age of seventeen. The following season he was ever present in a side that struggled to avoid relegation. Following the outbreak of World War II
he played several times for the club in wartime fixtures before serving in Burma with the South Wales Borderers. At the end of the hostilities he did not return to professional football.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former professional footballer.
Pugh began his career at his hometown club Aberaman Athletic
Aberaman Athletic F.C.
Aberaman Athletic Football Club is a Welsh football club that currently play in the Welsh Football League Division One. Their ground is situated on Cardiff Road, Aberdare, between the suburb of Aberaman and the village of Abercwmboi....
before joining Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
shortly after. He made his debut in October 1934 in a 3-1 win over Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
, becoming one of the clubs youngest ever debutants at the age of seventeen. The following season he was ever present in a side that struggled to avoid relegation. Following the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he played several times for the club in wartime fixtures before serving in Burma with the South Wales Borderers. At the end of the hostilities he did not return to professional football.