Peter Darke
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 21 December 1953 | ||
Place of birth | Exeter, England | ||
Position(s) | Full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1971–1977 | Plymouth Argyle | 100 | (2) |
1976–1977 | → Exeter City (loan) | 5 | (0) |
1977–1979 | Torquay United | 59 | (0) |
Total | 164 | (2) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Peter Darke (born 21 December 1953) was an English footballer who played as a full back.
He began his career as an apprentice with Plymouth Argyle, having been spotted playing for Exeter Schoolboys. He made his debut in August 1971 at the age of 17, and went on to make 107 appearances in all competitions during his six years at Home Park, scoring two goals.[1] He spent time on loan with Exeter City during the 1976–77 season before joining Torquay United in 1977. He retired from the professional game two years later, and went on to play non-league football for Minehead.[2] He later worked as a salesman in Exeter.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Peter Darke". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ "Peter Darke". Neil Brown. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ "Plymouth Argyle". Where Are They Now. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
Categories:
- 1953 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Exeter
- Footballers from Devon
- English footballers
- Association football fullbacks
- Plymouth Argyle F.C. players
- Exeter City F.C. players
- Torquay United F.C. players
- English Football League players