Graham Birks (born 25 January 1942) is an English former

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who played as a full back.

Playing career

Birks progressed through the youth ranks to make four appearances in the

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for

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. He moved to Peterborough United in 1964 and then played more than 100 league games for Southend United. Early in 1969–70, Birks signed for

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. He remained at Sealand Road until 1972, when he joined South African side Port Elizabeth City. He later returned to England and played for

Fleetwood Town Fleetwood Town Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Fleetwood, Lancashire. Established in 1997, the current Fleetwood Town F.C. is the fourth incarnation of the club; it was originally formed in ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Birks, Graham 1942 births Living people Footballers from Sheffield English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Port Elizabeth City F.C. players Fleetwood Town F.C. players English Football League players English expatriate men's footballers