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was his next club as he signed for £3,000 in 1968, and he played for two seasons scoring 23 goals in 101 league appearances. The club he served longest was
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for £18,000 in 1961 making 59 appearances, and scoring 21 goals in his time there.
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597:Crusaders F.C. players
380:International career
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540:on 13 February 2018
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