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