Derek Spence
Northern Irish footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1952 · age 74
Derek William Spence is a Northern Irish former professional footballer. He played as a forward in a career spanning seventeen years from 1969 to 1986.
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Close ties
Pat Jennings Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
Martin O'Neill Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
Sammy McIlroy Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
Jimmy Nicholl Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1976-1982- Chris Nicholl Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
- Gerry Armstrong Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1977-1982
David McCreery Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1976-1982- Sammy Nelson Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
- Tommy Cassidy Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
- Jim Platt Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1976-1982
- Tommy Finney Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1982
Paul Hart Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1976-1978- Mickey Walsh Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1976-1978
- Max Thompson Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1978-1980
- Alan Ainscow Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1976-1978
- Bob Hatton Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1976-1978
- Jimmy Nicholson Teammate at Bury F.C., 1973-1976
- Bryan Hamilton Teammate at Northern Ireland national team, 1975-1980
Career 13
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Bury F.C.1983-1984131
Hong Kong Rangers FC1982-1983
Sea Bee1982
Sparta Rotterdam1982
Southend United F.C.1980-198210332
Olympiacos SFP1978216
Blackpool F.C.1978-19805818
Blackpool F.C.1976-1978273
Northern Ireland1975-1982293
Bury F.C.1972-197614044
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.1971-197260
Crusaders F.C.1969-1971
Olympiacos F.C.
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74
On the same team as Derek
Raphael MeadeAlso played for Sea Bee
Milica KuburaAlso played for Olympiacos SFPCornelius UdebuluzorAlso played for Hong Kong Rangers FC
Liam DonnellyAlso played for Northern Ireland men's national association football team
Tinsley LindleyAlso played for Crusaders F.C.
Spiros KapralosAlso played for Olympiacos SFP
Milica KuburaAlso played for Olympiacos SFPCornelius UdebuluzorAlso played for Hong Kong Rangers FCLiam DonnellyAlso played for Northern Ireland men's national association football teamTinsley LindleyAlso played for Crusaders F.C.Spiros KapralosAlso played for Olympiacos SFP