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Barry Pickering

b. 1959

New Zealand association football player, coach and administrator

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About Barry Pickering

Born 1959. Barry Pickering is a New Zealand association football player.

Barry Thomas Pickering (born 12 December 1956) is a retired association football player who was successful in representing New Zealand internationally, being part of the 1982 squad that participated at 1982 FIFA World Cup finals where he was the third choice goalkeeper behind Frank van Hattum and Richard Wilson.

Pickering made his full All Whites international debut in a 2-0 win over Singapore on 1 October 1978, and was a member of the squad that qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals in Spain but did not make the field in Spain. keeping a clean sheet in his final appearance, a 2-0 win over Malaysia on 31 March 1984.

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1959, New Zealand
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
New Zealand
Awards
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Also known as
Barry Thomas Pickering

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Barry Pickering?

New Zealand association football player, coach and administrator

When was Barry Pickering born?

Barry Pickering was born on 17 April 1959 in New Zealand.

What is Barry Pickering's occupation?

Barry Pickering is an association football player.

What nationality is Barry Pickering?

Barry Pickering is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barry Pickering

· Wikidata: Q3635246

· DBpedia: Barry Pickering

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