Peter Darke

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Peter Darke
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-12-21) 21 December 1953 (age 69)
Place of birth Exeter, England
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1971–1977 Plymouth Argyle 100 (2)
1976–1977 → Exeter City (loan) 5 (0)
1977–1979 Torquay United 59 (0)
Total164(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Darke (born 21 December 1953) was an English footballer who played as a full back.

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. [1] 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. [2] He later worked as a salesman in Exeter. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Peter Darke". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
  2. ↑ "Peter Darke". Neil Brown. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
  3. ↑ "Plymouth Argyle". Where Are They Now. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
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