Barrie John Lynch (born 8 June 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back.

Career

Born in Northfield, Birmingham, Lynch played youth football for Rubery Hill School and Cross Castle, before playing professionally in England and the United States for

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, Oldham Athletic, the

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and the

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References

1951 births Living people English men's footballers English expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States English expatriate sportspeople in the United States Aston Villa F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Atlanta Chiefs players Grimsby Town F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Portland Timbers (1975–1982) players Torquay United F.C. players English Football League players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players Men's association football fullbacks Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands {{England-footy-defender-1950s-stub