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

Graham Birks
Personal information
Date of birth (1942-01-25) 25 January 1942 (age 82)
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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Graham Birks". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
  2. ^ Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. p. 135. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.