Graham Lancashire
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Graham Lancashire was a former professional footballer who played as a striker. He spent most of his career in the north-west of England
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, who he made his Football League debut for in the 1990–91 season
shortly before he signed professional terms with the Clarets. The following season saw him net eight goals as Burnley won the Division Four championship, but he made just four more league appearances for them after this.
He spent time on loan with Halifax Town in 1992–93
and then had a memorable temporary spell with Chester City
in the closing stages of the following season. He scored seven times in 11 appearances to help clinch promotion for the Blues, including a last-gasp winner against promotion rivals Preston North End
in April 1994. Lancashire was recalled to Burnley shortly before the season ended and was an unused substitute in their play-off final victory over Stockport County
at Wembley Stadium
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Lancashire moved to Preston for £55,000 in December 1994, but was to make just six appearances when the club won the Division Three title the following season. In August 1996 he was transferred for £35,000 to Wigan Athletic
, where he had played on loan the previous season. Lancashire was once more involved in another Division Three promotion campaign, as despite injury problems he found the net nine times in Wigan’s championship season and struck up a prolific partnership with Graeme Jones
. However, once more his opportunities would be limited after promotion and he joined Rochdale
for £40,000 in October 1997. He played at Spotland
for four years before leaving at the end of the 2000–01 season
. This marked the end of Lancashire’s professional career, as he joined non-league side Hednesford Town
.
Since ending his playing days, Lancashire has been involved in organising football-related events for the organisation SpeedMark.
Now working as a gardener and coaching with Burnley FC junior teams.
• Football League Division Four Champions: 1991–92
(25 apps, 8 goals)
• Football League Division Two promotion as play-off winners: 1993–94
(unused sub in play-off final)
Chester City
• Football League Division Three runners-up: 1993–94
(11 apps, 7 goals)
Preston North End
• Football League Division Three champions: 1995–96
(6 apps, 2 goals)
Wigan Athletic
• Football League Division Three champions: 1996–97
(24 apps, 9 goals)
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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Playing career
Lancashire progressed through the youth ranks with BurnleyBurnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
, who he made his Football League debut for in the 1990–91 season
1990-91 in English football
The 1990–91 season was the 111th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Arsenal won the league. Runners-up spot was achieved by Liverpool, who had led the table for much of the first half of the season but had been shell-shocked in February by the sudden resignation of manager...
shortly before he signed professional terms with the Clarets. The following season saw him net eight goals as Burnley won the Division Four championship, but he made just four more league appearances for them after this.
He spent time on loan with Halifax Town in 1992–93
1992-93 in English football
The 1992–1993 season was the 113th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:This season saw the birth of the FA Premier League. This meant a break-up of the 104-year-old Football League that had operated until then with four divisions....
and then had a memorable temporary spell with Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
in the closing stages of the following season. He scored seven times in 11 appearances to help clinch promotion for the Blues, including a last-gasp winner against promotion rivals Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
in April 1994. Lancashire was recalled to Burnley shortly before the season ended and was an unused substitute in their play-off final victory over Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
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Lancashire moved to Preston for £55,000 in December 1994, but was to make just six appearances when the club won the Division Three title the following season. In August 1996 he was transferred for £35,000 to Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
, where he had played on loan the previous season. Lancashire was once more involved in another Division Three promotion campaign, as despite injury problems he found the net nine times in Wigan’s championship season and struck up a prolific partnership with Graeme Jones
Graeme Jones
Graeme Anthony Jones , is a former English footballer. He is currently assistant manager at Wigan Athletic.-Career:...
. However, once more his opportunities would be limited after promotion and he joined Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
for £40,000 in October 1997. He played at Spotland
Spotland
Spotland is a district of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Spodden, and is the home of Spotland Stadium.Historically a part of Lancashire, Spotland was formerly its own township within the ancient parish of Rochdale....
for four years before leaving at the end of the 2000–01 season
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
. This marked the end of Lancashire’s professional career, as he joined non-league side Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town F.C.
Hednesford Town Football Club are an association football team based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They play at Keys Park.-History:...
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Since ending his playing days, Lancashire has been involved in organising football-related events for the organisation SpeedMark.
Now working as a gardener and coaching with Burnley FC junior teams.
Honours
Burnley• Football League Division Four Champions: 1991–92
1991-92 in English football
- First Division :The last-ever league championship before the creation of the Premier League was won by Leeds United who overhauled Manchester United thanks to the efforts of, among others, Gordon Strachan, Lee Chapman, David Batty, Gary Speed and Gary McAllister...
(25 apps, 8 goals)
• Football League Division Two promotion as play-off winners: 1993–94
1993-94 in English football
The 1993-1994 season was the 114th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:From the start of this season, the FA Premier League would be sponsored by Carling Breweries - an association which would last for eight years...
(unused sub in play-off final)
Chester City
• Football League Division Three runners-up: 1993–94
1993-94 in English football
The 1993-1994 season was the 114th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:From the start of this season, the FA Premier League would be sponsored by Carling Breweries - an association which would last for eight years...
(11 apps, 7 goals)
Preston North End
• Football League Division Three champions: 1995–96
1995-96 in English football
- Premiership :Newcastle United were 12 points clear at the top of Manchester United, but Alex Ferguson's relatively young and inexperienced side overhauled them during the second half of the season to win the title....
(6 apps, 2 goals)
Wigan Athletic
• Football League Division Three champions: 1996–97
1996-97 in English football
The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
(24 apps, 9 goals)