Ronnie Birkett

Ronald Birkett (25 July 1927 – December 1992) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a left winger for New Brighton, Oldham Athletic and Accrington Stanley. He was on the books of Manchester City, without playing for their League side, and also played non-league football for Cromptons Recreation and Mossley, for which he made six appearances in all competitions.[1][2]

Ronnie Birkett

Personal information
Full name	Ronald Birkett[1]
Date of birth	(1927-07-25)25 July 1927
Place of birth	Warrington, England
Date of death	December 1992(1992-12-00) (aged 65)
Place of death	Salford, England
Playing position(s)	Left winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
194?–1946	Cromptons Recreation
1946–1947	Manchester City	0	(0)
1947–1948	New Brighton	8	(0)
1948–1949	Oldham Athletic	4	(0)
1949–1950	Accrington Stanley	14	(2)
1950–1951	Mossley
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Birkett was born in Warrington, Cheshire, in 1927 and died in Salford, Greater Manchester, in 1992 at the age of 65.[1] Two brothers, Cliff and Wilf, were also professional footballers.[3]

References

1. "Ronnie Birkett". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
2. "Backhouse to Boslem". Mossleyweb. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
3. "Player details: Cliff Birkett". Port Online. Retrieved 18 June 2019.