Keith Hicks (born 9 August 1954) is an English former footballer who played as a central defender. He made 475 appearances in the Football League during the 1970s and 1980s for Oldham Athletic, Hereford United and Rochdale,[2] before moving into non-league football with Hyde United,[3][4] Mossley, including a spell as player-manager, and Radcliffe Borough.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 August 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1969–1971 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1980 | Oldham Athletic | 242 | (11) |
| 1980–1985 | Hereford United | 201 | (2) |
| 1985–1987 | Rochdale | 32 | (1) |
| 1987 | Hyde United | 26 | (1) |
| 1987–1988 | Mossley | ||
| 1988–1990 | Hyde United | 31 | (1) |
| 1991–1992 | Mossley | ||
| Mossley (player-manager) | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He is now a Football in the Community officer at Rochdale.[6]
References
edit- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 310. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ "Keith Hicks". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ "Player Statistics: Keith Hicks". Hyde United F.C. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ "List of all games featuring Keith Hicks". Hyde United F.C. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ "Hackney to Hypolite". Complete A–Z Of Players 1919–2008. Mossley A.F.C. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ "Meet The People Behind The Scenes at Spotland". Rochdale A.F.C. 25 June 2009. Archived from the original on 31 August 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
External links
edit- Keith Hicks at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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