Billy Askew

Billy Askew (born 2 October 1959 in Great Lumley (near Durham), England) is an English footballer best known for his career with Hull City.

Billy Askew
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-10-02) 2 October 1959
Place of birth Great Lumley, Durham, England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1982 Middlesbrough 12 (0)
1982–1990 Hull City 253 (19)
1990–1991 Newcastle United 6 (0)
1991Shrewsbury Town (loan) 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Askew attended Lord Lawson school in Birtley and began his career with Middlesbrough before joining Hull in 1982. A left-footed midfield dynamo, he was an integral part of the side's rise from the Fourth to Second Division in the 80s before leaving for Newcastle United in 1990. After a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town, he moved to Gateshead.

In 1994, he moved to Waterford United where he made 3 appearances.

He is currently connected to the coaching staff at Darlington F.C.

  • Billy Askew at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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