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Brian Chambers
Personal information
Full name Brian Mark Chambers
Date of birth (1949-10-31) 31 October 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1973 Sunderland 63 (5)
1973–1974 Arsenal 1 (0)
1974–1977 Luton Town 76 (9)
1977–1979 Millwall 59 (9)
1979–1981 AFC Bournemouth 42 (7)
1981 Halifax Town 10 (1)
1981–1982 Poole Town
Total 251 (31)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Brian Mark Chambers (born 31 October 1949) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for Sunderland, Arsenal, Luton Town, Millwall, AFC Bournemouth and Halifax Town, before moving into non-league football.

Life and career

Chambers was born on 31 October 1949 in Newcastle upon Tyne, where he attended St Mary's RC Boys' Technical School and played football for the school team. He represented Newcastle schools, and in 1965 became an England schoolboy international.

When he left school, he joined Sunderland, and was a member of their 1966–67 FA Youth Cup-winning team. He turned professional with Sunderland in August 1967, and remained with the club for a further six years, scoring 7 goals from 71 appearances in all competitions.

In 1973, Chambers signed for Arsenal for a fee of £30,000.

Honours

Sunderland

References

  1. ^ "Brian Chambers". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  2. "Played for England Under 15 Boys". Northumberland Schools Football Association. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  3. ^ Mason, Rob (5 July 2017). "Sunderland's regeneration – how Black Cats youngsters give hope for future, just like in 1967". The Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  4. "Brian Chambers". TheStatCat. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  5. "Brian Chambers". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 9 July 2017.

External links

  • Brian Chambers at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database


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