Brian Chambers (footballer)

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.

Brian Chambers
Personal information
Full name Brian Mark Chambers[1]
Date of birth (1949-10-31) 31 October 1949[1]
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

Life and career

Chambers was born on 31 October 1949 in Newcastle upon Tyne,[1] 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.[2]

When he left school, he joined Sunderland, and was a member of their 1966–67 FA Youth Cup-winning team.[3] He turned professional with Sunderland in August 1967,[1] and remained with the club for a further six years, scoring 7 goals from 71 appearances in all competitions.[4]

In 1973, Chambers signed for Arsenal for a fee of £30,000.[5]

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


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