Austin James Berkley (born 28 January 1973) is an English former professional

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who played as a winger. His most successful spell was at Shrewsbury Town, where he made 174 appearances in five years, scoring 12 goals.

Career

Berkley began his career at Gillingham, making three appearances in the

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after graduating from the youth system at the club. In May 1992, Berkley signed for Swindon Town. At Swindon, Berkley made a single league appearance, before departing to join Shrewsbury Town in July 1995. During five seasons at Shrewsbury, Berkley made 172 league appearances, scoring 12 times. Four years after leaving the club, Berkley placed third on a list of Shrewsbury in a poll conducted by

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. In July 2000, Berkley joined

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, being loaned to

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in August 2001. Following his spell at Barnet, Berkley dropped into

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, playing for Gravesend & Northfleet, Chelmsford City,

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and

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, before finishing his career in South London at Erith Town.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Berkley, Austin 1973 births Living people Footballers from Dartford Men's association football wingers English men's footballers Gillingham F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Barnet F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Ebbsfleet United F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Welling United F.C. players Heybridge Swifts F.C. players Harlow Town F.C. players Croydon Athletic F.C. players Erith Town F.C. players English Football League players