Tarki Micallef
Constantinous "Tarki" Micallef is a Welsh former professional footballer.
Career
The son of a Greek restaurateur, Micallef was born in the Grangetown area of Cardiff and was a Welsh schoolboy international before joining Cardiff [City F.C.|Cardiff City] as a trainee, working his way up to the first team. Micallef made his debut in December 1978 at the age of seventeen against Sheffield [United F.C.|Sheffield United], which was to be his only appearance for the Bluebirds that year. Eventually, he established himself in the team during the 1981–82 season, but moved to Newport County as part of a five-man swap deal in exchange for Nigel Vaughan and Karl Elsey in September 1983.He remained at Newport for one year before joining Gillingham on a short term non-contract basis, making two appearances before re-joining Cardiff, only playing a handful of games as they were relegated to the Third Division. He spent one year at Bristol Rovers before moving to non-league football with Barry Town.