Jimmy Cardno

Jimmy Cardno (5 March 1965 - 26 January 2021) was a Welsh footballer who played as a striker.

Jimmy Cardno

Personal information
Date of birth	(1965-03-05)5 March 1965
Place of birth	Scotland
Date of death	26 January 2021(2021-01-26) (aged 55)
Place of death	Wales
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1963–1968	Rhyl
1969–1971	Toronto Croatia
1972	Rhyl
1973	Polonia Sydney
1973	Haarlem
1974	Rhyl
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Cardno was born to Jim and Margaret Cardno. He had six younger siblings.^[1]

Education

Cardno obtained a high school diploma. He studied the French and German languages.^[2]

Career

Cardno started his career with Welsh side Rhyl. He was described as "one of the legendary figures in Rhyl football history".^[3] In 1969, he signed for Canadian side Toronto Croatia. In 1972, he signed for Welsh side Rhyl. In 1973, he signed for Australian side Polonia Sydney. After that, he signed for Dutch side Haarlem. In 1974, he signed for Welsh side Rhyl.

Personal life

Cardno was married. He had three sons and five grandchildren.^[3]