English footballer (1941–2021)
John Kenneth Kirkham (13 May 1941 – 11 February 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
Club career
Born in Wednesbury, Kirkham began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1956, turning professional in 1958 and making his first team debut in 1959.[2] He also played in the 1957–58 FA Youth Cup.[3]
He later played for Peterborough United, Exeter City, Durban Spurs and Horwich RMI.[1][4][2]
International career
He played for England at youth and under-23 levels.[1][2]
Later life and death
He retired to South Africa but returned to England after the death of his wife, and lived in Wigan.[3] He died on 11 February 2021, aged 79.[3][5]
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