John Griffiths (footballer, born 1951)

John Griffiths (born 16 June 1951) is an English former professional footballer who made 185 appearances in the Football League playing as a midfielder for Aston Villa and Stockport County. He also played non-league football for Kidderminster Harriers. Griffiths was born in 1951 in Oldbury, Worcestershire, and represented Oldbury & West Smethwick Schools before joining Aston Villa as an apprentice in 1966.