About John Brimacombe
Born 1958. John Brimacombe is a British association football player.
John Brimacombe (born 25 November 1958) is an English retired footballer who played as a full back.
He was playing part-time for Saltash United and combining it with his job at Devonport Dockyard when he was signed by Plymouth Argyle in 1985. He made his debut in January 1986 at the age of 27 and scored one of the club's goals against York City. making 47 appearances during the 1987–88 season. The emergence of Kenny Brown the following season saw Brimacombe move into midfield, but his appearances in the team became more sporadic. He was released in 1990, having made 113 appearances in all competitions for Argyle. He then returned to part-time football.
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Who is John Brimacombe?
English footballer (born 1958)
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John Brimacombe was born on 25 November 1958 in Saltash.
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John Brimacombe is an association football player.
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