About Derek Hood
Born 1958. Derek Hood is a British association football player.
Derek Hood (born 17 December 1958) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.
Career Born in Washington, Tyne and Wear, Hood was released after 5 months at West Bromwich Albion. After a spell at Hull City, he joined York City on 9 February 1980 for £2,000. He retired in May 1988 after suffering from a right knee injury. He enjoyed a testimonial game on 1 November 1988 when York City played a Derek Hood Select team. Hood was the Clubman of the Year for York City in the 1982–83 season. After his football career finished, Hood lived and worked in Harrogate as a BT engineer.
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Who is Derek Hood?
footballer (born 1958)
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Derek Hood was born on 17 December 1958 in Washington.
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Derek Hood is an association football player.
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Derek Hood is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Hood. https://biography.guide/derek-hood-association-football-player/
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