| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1976 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 1976–1978 | Blackburn Rovers | 4 | (0) |
| 1978–1979 | Wigan Athletic | 14 | (0) |
| Runcorn | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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