Mike Salmon (footballer)

Michael Bernard Salmon (born 14 July 1964) is an English football coach and former player.

Salmon played as a goalkeeper, and in a career of 21 years, spent ten of them with Charlton Athletic.

He began his career as a trainee with Blackburn Rovers, making his debut in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

He also gained experience early in his career with Chester, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers and Wrexham before joining the "Addicks" in 1989.

He finished his playing career at, then Premier League team Ipswich Town, as the back up 'keeper to England goalkeeper Richard Wright.