Stephen John Perks (19 April 1963 – 28 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen John Perks[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 April 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Bridgnorth, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 April 2021 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Shrewsbury, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Shrewsbury Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1992 | Shrewsbury Town | 243 | (0) |
| Torquay United | |||
| Telford United | |||
| Stafford Rangers | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editBorn in Bridgnorth,[1] Perks attended William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, leaving at the age of 16.[2]
Career
editAfter making his debut for the club in the Welsh Cup in February 1982,[2] Perks made 243 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town,[1] and 292 appearances in all competitions.[2] He later played non-league football for Torquay United, Telford United and Stafford Rangers.[3]
He also played cricket for Much Wenlock Cricket Club.[2]
Later life and death
editAfter retiring from football Perks worked as an estate agent in Shrewsbury, before dying on 28 April 2021 aged 58. He was survived by two children.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Steve Perks". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Cox, Lewis. "Former goalkeeper and Shrewsbury Town hero Steve Perks has died, aged 58". www.shropshirestar.com.
- ^ Steve Perks at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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