Tony Parkes
Anthony Parkes (born 5 May 1949) is an English former professional footballer. He is known for playing and managing Blackburn Rovers F.C. from 1969 to 2009.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Anthony Parkes | ||
Date of birth | 5 May 1949 | ||
Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
Height | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 452: attempt to index field 'titles' (a nil value).[1] | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1969–1970 | Buxton | ? | (?) |
1970–1982 | Blackburn Rovers | 350 | (38) |
Teams managed | |||
1986–1987 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker manager) | ||
1991 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker manager) | ||
1996–1997 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker manager) | ||
1998 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker manager) | ||
1999–2000 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker manager) | ||
2004 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker manager) | ||
2008–2009 | Blackpool (caretaker manager) | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
In 2020, Parkes revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[2]
References
- ↑ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1980). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1980–81. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 66. ISBN 0362020175.
- ↑ "Tony Parkes: Blackburn Rovers legend reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis". BBC News. 3 February 2020. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-51356850.