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.

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.[citation needed] 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]

After later spells with Luton Town, Millwall, AFC Bournemouth and Halifax Town, he moved into non-league football where he had spells with several clubs in the Southern League. He later became a player manager, initially at Swanage Town & Herston, and then at Poole Town. [6]

Honours

Sunderland

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Brian Chambers". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Played for England Under 15 Boys". Northumberland Schools Football Association. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ "Brian Chambers". TheStatCat. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Brian Chambers". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  6. ^ The official centenary history of the Southern League. Paper Plane Publishing Ltd. 1993. p. 171. ISBN 1871872081.
  • Brian Chambers at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database


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