Boaz Myhill, American-Welsh footballer
Glyn Oliver "Boaz" Myhill (born 9 November 1982; BOW-uz) is a former Welsh-American professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the Wales national team from 2008 to 2013.
Born in the United States to an American father and Welsh mother, Myhill grew up near the England–Wales border in Oswestry, England, from the age of one. He came through the youth ranks of the English club Aston Villa, and made two appearances for the England under-20 team in 2002. In 2003, he moved to Hull City, where he established himself as first-choice goalkeeper and made 277 appearances over the next seven years. He had played for West Bromwich Albion since 2010, except for the 2011–12 season, which he spent on loan at Birmingham City. Myhill re-joined Albion in July 2018, following the expiration of his previous contract with the club. In 2019, he became the West Bromwich Albion Professional Phase Development Goalkeeping Coach.
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Falklands War
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Falklands War
HMS Coventry is sunk during the Falklands War. - 6Jun
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1982 Invasion of Lebanon
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