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Derek Hood (born 17 December 1958) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.

Derek Hood

Personal information
Full name	Derek Hood[1]
Date of birth	(1958-12-17) 17 December 1958 (age 64)[1]
Place of birth	Washington,[1] England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1977	West Bromwich Albion	0	(0)
1977–1980	Hull City	24	(0)
1980–1987	York City	300	(32)
1987	Lincoln City (loan)	9	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Washington, Tyne and Wear, Hood was released after 5 months at West Bromwich Albion. After a spell at Hull City, he joined York City on 9 February 1980 for £2,000. He retired in May 1988 after suffering from a right knee injury. He enjoyed a testimonial game on 1 November 1988 when York City played a Derek Hood Select team.[3] Hood was the Clubman of the Year for York City in the 1982–83 season.[4] After his football career finished, Hood lived and worked in Harrogate as a BT engineer.[5]

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