Bernard "Bernie" Lewis is a former Welsh

Welsh people

The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...

 professional footballer.

Lewis was working as an apprentice mechanic before joining Cardiff City

Cardiff City F.C.

Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...

 as a part-time professional, making his debut in a 2-1 defeat to Rotherham United

Rotherham United F.C.

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 in January 1964 as a right winger, although he would switch to the left soon after. He played for the Wales U23 side and in November 1967 he was signed by Watford

Watford F.C.

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 for £7,000. On his debut for the club he played a part in all but one of the goals during a 7-1 thrashing of Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town F.C.

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, but he struggled to hold down a regular first team spot and was allowed to join Southend United

Southend United F.C.

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 in 1970 where he finished his league career before joining Chelmsford City

Chelmsford City F.C.

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