He excelled in schools football, and was capped by England at schoolboy level.
When he left school in 1971 he signed for Manchester United as an apprentice.
He was given a professional contract a year later, but by 1973 it had become clear that he was not going to break through to the senior team, and he was allowed to join Birmingham City on a free transfer.
In June 1977, still only 21 years old, he left for non-league football with AP Leamington, where he played at least until the 1981–82 season.
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