Keith Burkinshaw

Burkinshaw made his only first-team appearance for Liverpool in a home fixture against Port Vale on 11 April 1955. The centre-half remained on the club’s books before moving to Workington in December 1957, where he became a regular in the Third Division North. He made nearly 300 League appearances for the Cumbrian club, continuing in the Fourth Division after the Football League was reorganised in 1958. He later spent time with Scunthorpe United, for whom he also made more than 100 league appearances.

Burkinshaw is best remembered, however, for his achievements as a manager. Appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager in July 1976, he remained in charge until May 1984 and led the north London club through one of the most successful periods in its modern history. Tottenham won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982, making Burkinshaw one of the few managers to win the competition in successive seasons. In his final season, Spurs also lifted the UEFA Cup in 1984, defeating Anderlecht on penalties in the final. After leaving Tottenham, Burkinshaw continued his managerial career abroad with Sporting Lisbon before returning to English football with West Bromwich Albion. His later appointments included Gillingham and Aberdeen, adding to a coaching and managerial career that extended well beyond his brief playing connection with Liverpool.