Geoff Salmons

Career Salmons was born in Mexborough and joined Sheffield United as a schoolboy and made his league debut at West Bromwich Albion on 30 September 1967. He became a regular starter under manager John Harris at the end of the 1960s and played 31 times in 1970–71 helping the "Blades" gain promotion to the First Division. Salmons and Sheffield United adapted to life in the top tier well finishing in mid table three consecutive seasons. After making 204 appearances for the Bramall Lane side he moved to Stoke City for a fee of £160,000.

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1966–67 First Division

1967–68 First Division

1968–69 Second Division

1969–70 Second Division

1970–71 Second Division

1971–72 First Division

1972–73 First Division

1973–74 First Division

180!!8!!7!!1!!12!!0!!5!!0!!204!!9

1974–75 First Division

1975–76 First Division

1976–77 First Division

1977–78 Second Division

118!!14!!7!!1!!7!!1!!2!!0!!134!!16 Sheffield United (loan) 1977–78 Second Division

Leicester City 1977–78 First Division

1978–79 Third Division

1979–80 Third Division

1980–81 Third Division

1981–82 Third Division

120!!15!!10!!2!!12!!0!!11!!2!!153!!19

449!!41!!26!!4!!31!!1!!18!!2!!524!!48

A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Anglo-Scottish Cup, Football League Group Cup, Texaco Cup, UEFA Cup and Watney Cup.