Steve Perks Explained

Steve Perks
Fullname:Stephen John Perks
Birth Date:19 April 1963
Birth Place:Bridgnorth, England
Death Place:Shrewsbury, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Years1:1982–1992
Clubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Caps1:243
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Torquay United
Clubs3:Telford United
Clubs4:Stafford Rangers

Stephen John Perks (19 April 1963 – 28 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Early life

Born in Bridgnorth, Perks attended William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, leaving at the age of 16.[1]

Career

After making his debut for the club in the Welsh Cup in February 1982,[1] Perks made 243 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town, and 292 appearances in all competitions.[1] He later played non-league football for Torquay United, Telford United and Stafford Rangers.

He also played cricket for Much Wenlock Cricket Club.[1]

Later life and death

After retiring from football Perks worked as an estate agent in Shrewsbury, before dying on 28 April 2021 aged 58. He was survived by two children.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former goalkeeper and Shrewsbury Town hero Steve Perks has died, aged 58. Lewis. Cox. www.shropshirestar.com.