Gary Atkins (born 12 October 1966) is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for

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(three spells),

Castleford Castleford is a town within the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 45,106 at a 2021 population estimate. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, to the north of the town centre the River Calder joins the ...

, and

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, as a , or .David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000) "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Gary Atkins played , (replaced by substitute

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) and scored a

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's 11-8 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1990–91 season at

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on Sunday 23 September 1990.

Club career

Gary Atkins was transferred from

on Wednesday 1 August 1990, and made his début for Castleford in the 12-30 defeat by

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on Sunday 9 September 1990.

Coaching

References

External links

Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Atkins, Gary 1966 births Living people Castleford Tigers players English rugby league coaches English rugby league players Hull Kingston Rovers players Place of birth missing (living people) Rugby league centres Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league halfbacks York Wasps coaches York Wasps players