“ RiP Keith Pontin “

Pontyclun lad who was a city stalwart back in the day...RIP mate






Keith Pontin (14 June 1956 - 2 August 2020) was a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Pontin began his career with Cardiff City, making nearly 200 league appearances and earning two caps for the Welsh national team. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Town.

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I think I read he wasnt a well man not long ago. I remember him and he was on the front of the matchday programme in about 1977.
RIP Bluebird

Sad to hear nice bloke served city well


RIP

Rest In Peace Bluebird.

That's so sad. RIP Keith.

Great memories of the team Keith played in during my teenage days. Sad news!

R.I.P. Keith

RIP Bluebird.

One of my fav players during his career at Cardiff, local lad and use to come to My Fathers club in Pontyclun RIP Fellow Bluebird

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Cardiff City Striker

Peter Kitchen:

Annis, Very sad news. Pont was one of life’s genuinely nice guys & a terrific player.

Keith Pontin (14 June 1956 - 2 August 2020) was a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Pontin began his career with Cardiff City, making nearly 200 league appearances and earning two caps for the Welsh national team. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Town.

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Former Wales and Cardiff City defender Keith Pontin has died aged 64.

Pontin, from Pontyclun, made 193 league appearances for Cardiff between 1976 and 1983.

He won two Wales caps, making his debut in the famous 4-1 win over England in 1980.

"It is with great sadness that the club has learned of the passing of former Bluebird Keith Pontin," Cardiff said in a statement released on social media.

Pontin had been diagnosed with dementia in 2016, when aged 59.

Really sad. Great servant to the City from a local lad

CARDIFF CITY FC:



It’s with great sadness that the club has learned of the passing of former #Bluebird, Keith Pontin.

Keith made close to 200 City appearances between 1976 & 1983, earning two @FAWales caps.

Our sincerest condolences go out to Keith’s family & friends at this sad time.

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God Bless you Big Man. Fly high Bluebird ! RIP

Taken far too young, top player,RIP Keith.

One of my fav players during his career at Cardiff, local lad and use to come to My Fathers club in Pontyclun RIP Fellow Bluebird

Which club in Pontyclun was that Annis?

Sad News - RIP Keith Pontin .

"R.I.P"Keith.
Enjoyed watching you play many times,very sad news.

Sad to hear that.. remember it was nice when he walked around the pitch last season at Ninian
RIP

SAD NEWS RIP Keith Pontin

Very sad news I remember him very well in my teenage days the 1975/76 season when we won promotion to the second division very tall always stood out another bluebird taken away far to early and far to young rip Keith pontin god bless you

Rip bluebird port talbot bluebirds

One of my fav players during his career at Cardiff, local lad and use to come to My Fathers club in Pontyclun RIP Fellow Bluebird

Which club in Pontyclun was that Annis?

If it was The Vale Club near L'Oreal, I spent many a Saturday night in there during the early 80s

Remember Keith playing for city as a young kid some good memories there so sad to here of his passing RIP a real local bluebird.

Very sad to hear of Keith Pontins early passing. R. I. P. Fellow Bluebird.

RIP

Sad to hear, as I knew Keith somewhat through his sister Wendy (she worked at East Glam Hospital) many years ago

A great player for City and a nice guy

RIP, Keith and condolences to his family, friends and loved ones

Very sad to hear this. Keith Pontin started playing for City when I first started supporting our club. My sincere thoughts are for his family and friends.
RIP.

RIP. Fly high Bluebird fly high.


My condolences to all family and friends.