Brian Makepeace

Brian Makepeace (born 6 October 1931) was an English footballer who captained and played as a right back for Doncaster Rovers.

Brian Makepeace
Personal information
Date of birth (1931-10-06) 6 October 1931
Place of birth Rossington, England
Position(s) Right Back
Youth career
–1949 Rossington Miners Welfare
1949–1950 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1961 Doncaster Rovers 353 (0)
1962–1963 Boston United 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Youth

Whilst working at the pit, Makepeace played for Rossington Miners Welfare before moving to Jackie Bestalls Doncaster Rovers juniors in March 1949 as a 17-year-old.[1][2]

Doncaster Rovers

His first game for the senior team was 17 February 1951[1] when Doncaster lost 4–2 away at Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers, leaving Doncaster in 9th place in Division Two.[3]

He later became club captain, and made a total of 378 appearances for Rovers in all competitions, without scoring a single goal.

He played for Boston United in the Midland League for the 1962–63 season.

On 28 December 2006, a testimonial match between a Doncaster XI and a fans XI was played for Makepeace. It was the last ever match to be played at Belle Vue.[4]

His son-in-law is former West Bromwich Albion and Doncaster defender Paul Raven.

References
  1. "Brian Makepeace profile". doncasterrovers.co.uk. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  2. "Expert corner:Brian Makepeace". Doncaster Free Press. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  3. "English Second Division 17th February 1951". Donny Mad. Archived from the original on 6 June 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  4. "Brian Makepeace testimonial match". doncasterrovers.co.uk. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  5. "Raven tips Rovers to beat Coventry". Doncaster Free Press. Archived from the original on 12 December 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
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