Barrie Betts
English footballer and manager
About Barrie Betts
Lived 1932 – 2018 (aged 86). Barrie Betts was a British association football player and association football coach.
Barrie Betts (18 September 1932 – 17 November 2018) was an English professional footballer who played at centre back.
Biography He was born in Barnsley and transferred from Stockport County in 1960 to Manchester City with whom he stayed until 1964 before transferring to Scunthorpe United.
In this time at City he made 101 league appearances scoring five goals plus a further eight appearances in the FA Cup and eight League Cup appearances (scoring one goal).
He finished his career with non-league club Lancaster City. He managed the team between 1970 and 1972.
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Who was Barrie Betts?
English footballer and manager (1932-2018)
When was Barrie Betts born?
Barrie Betts was born on 18 September 1932 in Barnsley.
When did Barrie Betts die?
Barrie Betts died on 17 November 2018.
What was Barrie Betts's occupation?
Barrie Betts was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Barrie Betts?
Barrie Betts was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barrie Betts. https://biography.guide/barrie-betts/
MLA: "Barrie Betts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barrie-betts/.
Chicago: "Barrie Betts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barrie-betts/.
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