Graham Clapham

Graham Clapham (born 23 September 1947, Lincoln, Lincolnshire) is an English former professional footballer who played as a Midfielder.

Graham Clapham
Personal information
Full name Graham Leslie Clapham
Date of birth (1947-09-23) 23 September 1947
Place of birth Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1963–1965 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1967 Newcastle United 0 (0)
1967–1972 Shrewsbury Town 87 (5)
1972–1973 Chester 41 (5)
1973–? Grantham Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Clapham began his career with Newcastle United, but left for Shrewsbury Town in August 1967 without any league appearances to his name. He spent more than four years with the Shrews but in January 1972 he was allowed to join Chester on loan. He marked his Chester debut by scoring in a 1–1 draw with Southport and he was signed on a permanent basis at end of his loan period.[1]

He began the 1972–73 season as a regular in the Chester side, playing in an 8–2 demolition of Peterborough United early in the season. However, his appearances became less frequent as the season wore on and at the end of the season he dropped into non–league football with Grantham Town.[2]

He is the father of former Premier League player Jamie Clapham and his father in law, Bert Wilkinson, was also a footballer. Since finishing his playing career, Clapham has lived in Lincoln and regularly watched Jamie play.

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References
  1. Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. p. 84. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
  2. Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. Yore Publications. p. 136. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
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