1986
Full name
Timothy John PARKIN
Date of birth
December 31st, 1957 - Penrith
First joined
July 14th, 1986 [transferred in]
First team debut
August 26th, 1986 vs. Torquay United (Home)
Last match played
October 21st, 1989 vs. Leicester City (Away)
Timothy John PARKIN
Date of birth
December 31st, 1957 - Penrith
First joined
July 14th, 1986 [transferred in]
First team debut
August 26th, 1986 vs. Torquay United (Home)
Last match played
October 21st, 1989 vs. Leicester City (Away)
Positions
CD
CD
International eligibility
WALES
No international caps.
WALESNo international caps.
A commanding centre back, Parkin formed a defensive partnership with Colin Calderwood after signing from Bristol Rovers for £27,500 in July 1986. Helped the club to promotion in 1986/87, and left in 1989 after losing his place to Jon Gittens.
Before joining Swindon, Parkin had problems signing for Bristol Rovers from Swedish club Malmö in August 1981, as the Swedish FA only allowed transfers between professional clubs in December and June. To get around the rule, local amateur team Almonsbury Greenway signed him, only for him to join Rovers the following day!
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | POST-SEASON | FA CUP | EFL CUP | OTHER | TOTAL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1989/90 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 |
| 1988/89 | 32 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 36 | 1 |
| 1987/88 | 39 (+1) | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | 6 | - | 5 | 2 | 53 (+1) | 4 |
| 1986/87 | 32 | 2 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 3 (+1) | - | 4 | - | 47 (+1) | 2 |
| TOTAL | 109 (+1) | 6 | 7 | - | 6 | - | 10 (+1) | - | 10 | 2 | 142 (+2) | 8 |
Reserve and Youth Team Appearances
Note that appearance data for reserve and youth teams may not be complete. Expand for more information.
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn |
1974 (apprentice)
March 1976 (signed professional contract) |
Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
July 1977 (loan) |
Malmö FF
Malmö |
January 1980 ; transferred out |
Almondsbury Greenway
Almondsbury |
August 1981 (transferred in , £15,000 ); transferred out |
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers |
August 1981 (transferred in , £15,000 ); transferred out (July 14th, 1986) |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
July 14th, 1986 (transferred in , £27,500 ); transferred out (December 6th, 1989) |
Port Vale
Port Vale |
December 6th, 1989 (transferred in , £57,500 ) |
Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town |
September 1991 (loan); released (1991/2) |
Darlington
Darlington |
August 1992 (unattached)
October 4th, 1993 (player-joint caretaker manager) |
Barrow
Barrow |
November 1993 (player-assistant manager) |
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough |
(football in the community officer) |