Michael Welch (born 21 May 1957) is a retired Barbadian/English professional

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who played as a defender and a striker.

Career

Welch joined

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in November 1984 from

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side

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, playing in four

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games before returning to Grays. In 1985, he joined

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from Grays. He played in five games for

between February and July, when he rejoined Grays.

References

1958 births Living people Barbadian men's footballers English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football forwards Grays Athletic F.C. players Wimbledon F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Dorking F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Tooting & Mitcham United F.C. players Yeading F.C. players English Football League players {{Barbados-footy-bio-stub