About Cliff Birch
Lived 1928 – 1990 (aged 61–62). Cliff Birch was a British association football player and association football coach.
Clifford "Cliff" Birch (1 September 1928 – 1990) was a Welsh professional footballer.
Birch was born in Newport, Monmouthshire. A right-winger, he began his career with Ebbw Vale and joined Norwich in 1949. In 1950 he joined Newport County and made 142 English Football League appearances for the club, scoring 28 goals. In 1954 he moved to Colchester United and later to Spalding United.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cliff Birch?
Welsh footballer (1928–1990)
When was Cliff Birch born?
Cliff Birch was born on 1 September 1928 in Newport.
When did Cliff Birch die?
Cliff Birch died in 1990 in Norwich.
What was Cliff Birch's occupation?
Cliff Birch was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Cliff Birch?
Cliff Birch was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cliff Birch. https://biography.guide/cliff-birch/
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