Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 15 August 1967 | ||
Place of birth | Lichfield, England | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1991–1992 | RoPS | 46 | (25) |
1993–1994 | TPS | 42 | (15) |
1995 | Valur | 15 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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