Graham Frank Howell (born 18 February 1951) is an English former professional

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who played as a full back for

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and

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, making 160 appearances in

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. He then spent six seasons with Swedish club Västerås SK, which included a return of 2 goals from 26 appearances in the

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season, and also played for Irsta IF. He remained in Sweden after his playing career finished.

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1951 births Living people People from Urmston Footballers from Greater Manchester Sportspeople from Trafford (district) English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Manchester City F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Västerås SK Fotboll players English Football League players Allsvenskan players English expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden {{England-footy-defender-1950s-stub