Graham Birks Explained

Graham Birks
Birth Date:1942 1, df=y
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Position:Full back
Youthyears1:1958–1960
Youthclubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Years1:1960–1964
Years2:1964–1966
Years3:1966–1969
Years4:1969–1972
Years5:1972–?
Clubs6:Fleetwood Town
Caps1:4
Caps2:34
Caps3:140
Caps4:73
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:1
Goals4:0

Graham Birks (born 25 January 1942) is an English former footballer who played as a full back.

Playing career

Birks 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Graham Birks. neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. 2009-05-24.
  2. Book: Chas Sumner . On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997 . 1997. Yore Publications. 135 . 1-874427-52-6.