About Billy Askew
Born 1959. Billy Askew is a British association football player.
Billy Askew (born 2 October 1959) is an English footballer best known for his career with Hull City.
Askew attended Lord Lawson school in Birtley and began his career with Middlesbrough before joining Hull in 1982. A left-footed midfield dynamo, he was an integral part of the side's rise from the Fourth to Second Division in the 80s before leaving for Newcastle United in 1990. After a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town, he moved to Gateshead.
In 1994, he moved to Waterford United where he made 3 appearances.
After retiring from playing he was a publican in Hull. He is connected to the coaching staff at Darlington F.C.
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Who is Billy Askew?
English footballer (born 1959)
When was Billy Askew born?
Billy Askew was born on 2 October 1959 in Great Lumley.
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Billy Askew is an association football player.
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Billy Askew is British.
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