Profile - Leon Britton

2006/07 Player Profile - Leon Britton

LEON BRITTON

Name: Leon Britton DOB: 16^th September 1982 POB: South London

2005-06 Stats

Apps	Goals	YC	RC
47	5	8	0

Swans career Stats

Season	Apps	Goals
2002-03	25	0
2003-04	48	3
2004-05	35	1
2005-06	47	5
Total	155	9

Tiny midfielder Leon Britton was signed by Brian Flynn on loan from West Ham in 2002; he played a major part in helping the Swans survive relegation from the basement division, Leon also won the Player of the Year award for that season.

Leon is a fans favourite with his trickery and work rate, he even chipped in with 5 goals last season - his best ever in a season. The only thing that lets him down is his shooting, especially in one-on-one situations.

Britton will have an operation in pre-season but will be hoping to be fully fit by the time the season starts; he played mostly on the right wing last season but can also play in the centre of midfield

PROFILE BY MATTHEW PHILLIPS

BRITTON THROUGH THE AGES.........

LEON'S 2005/6 PROFILE Here LEON'S 2004/5 PROFILE Here LEON'S 2003/4 PROFILE Here

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