Stephen Percy Lamb (born 2 October 1955) is an English former
footballer
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who played as a
midfielder
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.
Career
In 1971, Lamb joined
Southend United as an apprentice. In 1973, Lamb signed a professional contract with Southend. In November 1975, Lamb joined
Margate
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on loan.
Lamb made seven
Football League
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appearances at the club, before signing for
Chelmsford City in 1976.
Lamb spent two seasons at Chelmsford before departing. During the
1986–87 season, Lamb played for
Barton Rovers.
References
1955 births
Barton Rovers F.C. players
Chelmsford City F.C. players
English Football League players
English men's footballers
Footballers from Essex
Living people
Margate F.C. players
Men's association football midfielders
Sportspeople from Leigh-on-Sea
Southend United F.C. players
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