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

Steve Perks
Personal information
Full name Stephen John Perks[1]
Date of birth (1963-04-19)19 April 1963
Place of birth Bridgnorth, England
Date of death 28 April 2021(2021-04-28) (aged 58)
Place of death Shrewsbury, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Shrewsbury Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1992 Shrewsbury Town 243 (0)
Torquay United
Telford United
Stafford Rangers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Born in Bridgnorth,[1] Perks attended William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, leaving at the age of 16.[2]

Career

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After making his debut for the club in the Welsh Cup in February 1982,[2] Perks made 243 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town,[1] and 292 appearances in all competitions.[2] He later played non-league football for Torquay United, Telford United and Stafford Rangers.[3]

He also played cricket for Much Wenlock Cricket Club.[2]

Later life and death

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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.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Steve Perks". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Cox, Lewis. "Former goalkeeper and Shrewsbury Town hero Steve Perks has died, aged 58". www.shropshirestar.com.
  3. ^ Steve Perks at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)