Guido Roffi
Guido Roffi (1924-1973) was a Welsh professional footballer. An inside-forward, he joined Newport County in 1947 from Tynte Rovers. He went on to make 112 Football League appearances for Newport, scoring 27 goals between 1947 and 1951.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Matthewstown, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 1973 (aged 48–49) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tynte Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1951 | Newport County | 112 | (27) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
In 1950, Roffi scored four goals (all with his head) during a match in which Newport beat Aldershot 7–0.[2]
Roffi was ineligible to represent Wales due to his Italian roots. His parents had previously traveled to Wales from Lombardy, Italy.
Roffi died at the age of 49 after suffering with illness. To mark his passing, the 'Roffi Cup' was set up in his memory, a football tournament in which Cynon Valley junior schools compete.
References
- Newport County A-Z of transfers
- Smith, Mark. "A RARE image of a talented 1940s footballer has been restored to its former glory – thanks to one clever art student". Cynon Valley Leader. Wales Online. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
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