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Ian Wilkinson (footballer)
Ian Wilkinson (born 2 July 1973) is an English former professional footballer who was a goalkeeper for Manchester United in the early 1990s. He made one first-team appearance, in the League Cup at Cambridge United.[1]
He also played for Stockport County and Crewe Alexandra.[2]
After sustaining a detached retina, he retired from football and trained to be a physiotherapist. He obtained his degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Salford in 1998.[3]
In 2002, he decided to train as a doctor in Newcastle and did a four-year medical degree. He has subsequently worked in Bolton, Salford and Wigan as a General Practitioner and in Accident and Emergency.[4]
References edit
- ^ "A Man United one-game wonder on his debut and rooming with Ryan Giggs". ESPN. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Goalie's post: Physio job for ex-Reds keeper". Bolton Evening News. Newsquest Media Group. 22 October 1998. Retrieved 11 March 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Graduation booklet 1998, p. 21, University of Salford
- ^ "A Man United one-game wonder on his debut and rooming with Ryan Giggs". ESPN. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
External links edit
- Ian Wilkinson at Soccerbase