Peter Darke (21 December 1953 – 1 October 2021) was an English footballer who played as a full back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter George Darke[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 December 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Exeter, England | ||
| Date of death | 1 October 2021 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Torquay, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1977 | Plymouth Argyle | 100 | (2) |
| 1976–1977 | → Exeter City (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 1977–1979 | Torquay United | 59 | (0) |
| Minehead | |||
| Saltash United | |||
| Liskeard Athletic | |||
| Total | 164 | (2) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He began his career as an apprentice with Plymouth Argyle, having been spotted playing for Exeter Schoolboys. He made his debut in August 1971 at the age of 17, and went on to make 107 appearances in all competitions during his six years at Home Park, scoring two goals.[3] He spent time on loan with Exeter City during the 1976–77 season before joining Torquay United in 1977. He retired from the professional game two years later, and went on to play non-league football for Minehead, Saltash United and Liskeard Athletic.[4][5] He later worked as a salesman in Exeter.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Peter Darke". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Vernon, Leslie; Rollin, Jack, eds. (1976). Rothmans Football Yearbook. 1976–77. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-362-00259-1.
- ^ "Peter Darke". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ "Peter Darke". Neil Brown. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Family, football and fun: The Peter Darke story". www.torbayweekly.co.uk.
- ^ "Plymouth Argyle". Where Are They Now. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ "Peter Darke - Torquay United". 1 October 2021.