John South (footballer, born 1948)
# John South (footballer, born 1948)

John Edward South (born 8 April 1948) is an English retired professional footballer who made one appearance as a centre forward in the Football League for Brentford. In his subsequent career in non-League football, South spent nearly 10 years with Metropolitan Police.

## Playing career

### Brentford

South began his career in the youth system at Fulham, before moving to West London rivals Brentford in November 1966. He made just two appearances before suffering a severe knee injury in training. In a period of financial uncertainty for the Griffin Park club, South was released as a cost-cutting measure at the end of the 1966–67 season.

### Non-league football

South dropped into non-League football to sign for Southern League Premier Division club Guildford City in 1967. After suffering further injury woes, he joined Metropolitan Police and stayed with the club for nearly a decade.

## Personal life

South's brother Ernie also played football and was a goalkeeper for the Brentford junior team.

## Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Brentford | 1966–67 | Fourth Division | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
