Brian Palgrave

Brian Uriel Palgrave (born 12 July 1966) is an English former footballer who played as a forward for Alvechurch, Walsall, Port Vale, Nuneaton Borough, and Stafford Rangers.

Brian Palgrave
Personal information
Full name Brian Uriel Palgrave[1]
Date of birth (1966-07-12) 12 July 1966[1]
Place of birth Birmingham, England[1]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Forward
Youth career
Alvechurch
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1987 Walsall[3] 8 (1)
1987–1988 Port Vale (trial) 0 (0)
Nuneaton Borough
Stafford Rangers
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Palgrave played for Alvechurch (Southern League), before joining Walsall. Alan Buckley's "Saddlers" finished 11th in the Third Division in 1984–85, and then sixth in 1985–86. New boss Tommy Coakley took the club to eighth spot in 1986–87. He scored one goal in eight league games during his time at Fellows Park. He joined John Rudge's Third Division Port Vale on trial in October 1987.[1] His only appearance at Vale Park was as a substitute in a 2–1 win over Exeter City in a preliminary round Football League Trophy match on 26 October.[1] He was released in January 1988 and moved on to Nuneaton Borough and Stafford Rangers (Conference).[1]

Statistics

Source:[4]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall1984–85Third Division40000040
1985–86Third Division21000021
1986–87Third Division10000010
1987–88Third Division10000010
Total 81000081
Port Vale (trial)1987–88Third Division00001010

References

  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 224. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0. ASIN 0952915200.
  2. Rollin, Jack, ed. (1980). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 376. ISBN 0362020175.
  3. neilbrown Walsall stats
  4. Brian Palgrave at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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