Brian Chambers (footballer) explained

Brian Chambers
Fullname:Brian Mark Chambers
Birth Date:31 October 1949
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Years1:1970–1973
Caps1:63
Goals1:5
Years2:1973–1974
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1974–1977
Clubs3:Luton Town
Caps3:76
Goals3:9
Years4:1977–1979
Clubs4:Millwall
Caps4:59
Goals4:9
Years5:1979–1981
Clubs5:AFC Bournemouth
Caps5:42
Goals5:7
Years6:1981
Clubs6:Halifax Town
Caps6:10
Goals6:1
Years7:1981–1982
Clubs7:Poole Town
Totalcaps:251
Totalgoals:31

Brian Mark Chambers (born 31 October 1949) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for Sunderland, Arsenal, Luton Town, Millwall, AFC Bournemouth and Halifax Town, before moving into non-league football.

Life and career

Chambers was born on 31 October 1949 in Newcastle upon Tyne, where he attended St Mary's RC Boys' Technical School and played football for the school team. He represented Newcastle schools, and in 1965 became an England schoolboy international.[1]

When he left school, he joined Sunderland, and was a member of their 1966–67 FA Youth Cup-winning team.[2] He turned professional with Sunderland in August 1967, and remained with the club for a further six years, scoring 7 goals from 71 appearances in all competitions.[3]

In 1973, Chambers signed for Arsenal for a fee of £30,000.[4]

Honours

Sunderland

1966–67

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Played for England Under 15 Boys . Northumberland Schools Football Association . 9 July 2017.
  2. News: Sunderland's regeneration – how Black Cats youngsters give hope for future, just like in 1967 . Rob . Mason . The Chronicle . Newcastle upon Tyne . 5 July 2017 . 9 July 2017.
  3. Web site: Brian Chambers . TheStatCat . 9 July 2017.
  4. Web site: Brian Chambers . Arsenal F.C. . 9 July 2017.