Alan Birch (born 12 August 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger, making over 400 career appearances.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alan Birch[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1956-08-12) 12 August 1956 (age 66)[1] | ||
Place of birth | West Bromwich, England[1] | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Winger[1] | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1972–1979 | Walsall | 171 | (23) |
1979–1981 | Chesterfield | 90 | (35) |
1981–1982 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 15 | (0) |
1982–1983 | Barnsley | 44 | (10) |
1983–1984 | Chesterfield | 32 | (5) |
1984–1986 | Rotherham United | 101 | (28) |
1986–1987 | Scunthorpe United | 23 | (2) |
1987–1988 | Stockport County | 20 | (3) |
Frickley Athletic | |||
Total | 496 | (106) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in West Bromwich, Birch played for Walsall, Chesterfield, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Barnsley, Rotherham United, Scunthorpe United, Stockport County and Frickley Athletic.[3]
His brother Paul played for Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers.[4]
1980–81 Football League Third Division PFA Team of the Year | |
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