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.

Graham Ricketts
Personal information
Full name Graham Anthony Ricketts
Date of birth (1939-07-30) 30 July 1939 (age 85)
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

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Ricketts began his career at Bristol Rovers, moving to Stockport County in 1961.[1]

Doncaster Rovers

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He 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

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He 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

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Ricketts was an England youth international,[1] playing in 4 matches in February and March 1956.[5]

Personal life

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His grandson, Joe Burgess, played as a defender for Peterborough United, Histon, Fleetwood Town, Ilkeston, and Boston United.[6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Graham Ricketts profile". www.doncasterrovers.co.uk.
  2. ^ Bluff, Tony (2010). Doncaster Rovers F.C.: The Complete History (1879-2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 9780956410375.
  3. ^ a b "Graham Ricketts's Biography - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.
  4. ^ "1970/71 Transfers - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.
  5. ^ "Graham Ricketts". 11v11.com.
  6. ^ "SPORTS AWARDS 2005: Junior Footballer Of The Year". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Joe Burgess - First Team - Boston United Football Club". www.bostonunited.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Joe Burgess's Biography - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.