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Wayne Entwistle

b. 1958

English footballer (born 1958)

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About Wayne Entwistle

Born 1958. Wayne Entwistle is a British association football player.

Wayne Peter Entwistle (born 6 August 1958) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. During his career, he made over 300 appearances in the Football League and played for twelve different clubs including three spells with Bury. Owing to his numerous transfers, he is the only person to have played for eight different FA Cup winning clubs.

Career Having represented England at youth level, He went on to make over 50 appearances in all competitions for the club.

He joined Leeds United in October 1979 for a fee of £80,000. He spent two seasons with Blackpool followed by short spells with Crewe Alexandra and Wimbledon before returning to his first club Bury. Wigan were the eighth FA Cup winning side that Entwistle had played for during his career, the most of any professional player. He made his debut for Hartlepool on 9 September 1989 in a 2–1 defeat to Gillingham and appeared in one further match for the club before leaving to join non-league side Halifax Town. He later played for several other non-league sides before retiring including Curzon Ashton, Buxton FC, Radcliffe Borough, Bacup Borough and Ashton United. He has also worked as a DJ. He stated that the possibility of manager Chris Casper being sacked convinced him to become involved but that he had no desire to become chairman if the deal was completed.

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Who is Wayne Entwistle?

English footballer (born 1958)

When was Wayne Entwistle born?

Wayne Entwistle was born on 6 August 1958 in Bury.

What is Wayne Entwistle's occupation?

Wayne Entwistle is an association football player.

What nationality is Wayne Entwistle?

Wayne Entwistle is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Entwistle

· Wikidata: Q7976211

· DBpedia: Wayne Entwistle

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