Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 25 February 1965 | ||
Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1979–1982 | Bradford City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1982–1984 | Bradford City | 1 | (0) |
Phoenix Park | |||
Farsley Celtic | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Born in Bradford, [1] McGovern joined Bradford City in 1979. [2] He joined the first-team in August 1982, [1] making one league appearance for the club. [1] [3] [4] He left the club in March 1984 to play for Phoenix Park, [2] and he also played for Farsley Celtic. [4]
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