Graham Birks (born 25 January 1942) is an English former footballer who played as a full back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1958–1960 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1964 | Sheffield Wednesday | 4 | (0) |
| 1964–1966 | Peterborough United | 34 | (0) |
| 1966–1969 | Southend United | 140 | (1) |
| 1969–1972 | Chester | 73 | (0) |
| 1972–? | Port Elizabeth City | ||
| Fleetwood Town | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editBirks progressed through the youth ranks to make four appearances in the Football League First Division for Sheffield Wednesday.[1] He moved to Peterborough United in 1964 and then played more than 100 league games for Southend United.
Early in 1969–70, Birks signed for Chester. He remained at Sealand Road until 1972, when he joined South African side Port Elizabeth City.[2] He later returned to England and played for Fleetwood Town.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Graham Birks". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
- ^ Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. p. 135. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.