Kenneth Raper (born 15 May 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Torquay United.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kenneth Raper[1] | ||
Date of birth | 15 May 1956 | ||
Place of birth | Stanley, County Durham, England[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1974 | Stoke City | 0 | (0) |
1977–1979 | Torquay United | 52 | (8) |
1979 | Leek Town | ||
Total | 52 | (8) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editRaper was born in Stanley, County Durham and began his career with Stoke City.[1] He failed to break into the first team at Stoke and joined Fourth Division side Torquay United in 1977 where he spent two seasons making 58 appearances before returning to Staffordshire with Leek Town.[1]
Career statistics
editSource:[1]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Stoke City | 1973–74 | First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Torquay United | 1977–78 | Fourth Division | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 7 |
1978–79 | Fourth Division | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
Career total | 52 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 58 | 8 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Kenny Raper at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ "Kenny Raper". Barry Hugman's Footballers.