Graham Anthony Ricketts (30 July 1939 – 2000) is a former footballer who played as a wing half for Bristol Rovers, Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, and Peterborough United. He was also an England Youth international.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Graham Anthony Ricketts | ||
Date of birth | 30 July 1939 | ||
Place of birth | Oxford, England | ||
Position(s) | Wing half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1956–1961 | Bristol Rovers | 32 | (0) |
1961–1964 | Stockport County | 119 | (6) |
1964–1968 | Doncaster Rovers | 150 | (15) |
1968–1970 | Peterborough United | 46 | (1) |
1970–19?? | King's Lynn | ||
March Town United | |||
Yaxley | |||
International career | |||
1956 | England Youth | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
editRicketts began his career at Bristol Rovers, moving to Stockport County in 1961.[1]
Doncaster Rovers
editHe was signed in July 1964 by English fourth division club Doncaster Rovers, his debut being in a 5–2 defeat at Bradford Park Avenue on 22 August 1954.[1][2]
Peterborough United
editHe was sold for £2,500 to Peterborough United of the English third division in March 1968.[1] His first game was against Stockport County on 9 March 1968, and his first goal was in a 1–1 draw at Shrewsbury Town a week later.[3]
At the end of the 1969–70 season, Ricketts left to play for King's Lynn,[4] and later played for March Town United and Yaxley.[3]
International career
editRicketts was an England youth international,[1] playing in 4 matches in February and March 1956.[5]
Personal life
editHis grandson, Joe Burgess, played as a defender for Peterborough United, Histon, Fleetwood Town, Ilkeston, and Boston United.[6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Graham Ricketts profile". www.doncasterrovers.co.uk.
- ^ Bluff, Tony (2010). Doncaster Rovers F.C.: The Complete History (1879-2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 9780956410375.
- ^ a b "Graham Ricketts's Biography - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.
- ^ "1970/71 Transfers - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.
- ^ "Graham Ricketts". 11v11.com.
- ^ "SPORTS AWARDS 2005: Junior Footballer Of The Year". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Joe Burgess - First Team - Boston United Football Club". www.bostonunited.co.uk.
- ^ "Joe Burgess's Biography - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.