Graham Deakin (footballer)
Graham Lee Deakin (born 24 April 1987) is an English footballer assistant manager and former player who is currently assistant manager of Northern Premier League Division One West side Hednesford Town. As a player, he spent most of his career playing as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graham Lee Deakin | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Walsall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | Walsall | 0 | (0) |
| 2006 | Tamworth | 5 | (0) |
| –2014 | Sutton Coldfield Town | ||
| 2014 | Rushall Olympic | ||
| 2014– | Sutton Coldfield Town | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020– | Hednesford Town (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 23 October 2020 (UTC) | |||
Playing career
Walsall
Deakin played one first team match for Walsall in the Football League Trophy semi final on 24 January 2006.
Walsall met Swansea City in the semi-final, Swansea City took an early lead through Leon Knight. Walsall eventually equalised through an Alex Nicholls goal in the second half. Andy Robinson gave Swansea the lead in the 83rd minute but his goal was quickly cancelled out by an equaliser from James Constable which sent the match to extra-time.[1] Deakin was introduced to the action during extra-time, coming on as a 108th-minute substitute for David McDermott. The match eventually required a penalty shoot-out. The opening eight penalties were all successfully converted before the following four were all missed. The shootout ended when Deakin missed his side's eighth penalty, allowing Alan Tate to convert the winning penalty for Swansea.[2]
Tamworth
Deakin signed for Conference National side Tamworth on loan on the 31 August 2006.[3]
Sutton Coldfield Town
Following a brief spell with Rushall Olympic, Deakin returned to sign for Sutton Coldfield Town on 24 August 2014.[4]
Personal life
Deakin's father, Graham Sr., died in 2022 from injuries sustained while trying to take his own life. Subsequently, Deakin has helped to set up a West Midlands mental health hub specifically for men, as well as linking up with non-profit organisation Sport Against Suicide.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 27 October 2020
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Walsall | 2006–07 | League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tamworth (loan) | 2006–07 | Football Conference | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Career total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
References
- "Swansea 2–2 Walsall". BBC Sport. 24 January 2006. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- "Swansea City v Walsall, 24 January 2006". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- "Saddlers teenager joins Tamworth". bbc.co.uk. 31 August 2006. Retrieved 31 August 2006.
- "New Signing". SCTFC.com. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- "FA Cup: The former footballer setting up a mental health hub after his father's death". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
External links
- Graham Deakin at Soccerbase
- Graham Deakin at Soccerway