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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian Mark Chambers[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 October 1949[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Playing 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) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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]
References
- "Brian Chambers". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- "Played for England Under 15 Boys". Northumberland Schools Football Association. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- 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.
- "Brian Chambers". TheStatCat. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- "Brian Chambers". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 9 July 2017.