Steve Perks

Stephen John Perks (19 April 1963 – 28 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Steve Perks

Personal information
Full name	Stephen John Perks[1]
Date of birth	(1963-04-19)19 April 1963
Place of birth	Bridgnorth, England
Date of death	28 April 2021(2021-04-28) (aged 58)
Place of death	Shrewsbury, England
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Shrewsbury Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1982–1992	Shrewsbury Town	243	(0)
	Torquay United
	Telford United
	Stafford Rangers
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Born in Bridgnorth,^[1] Perks attended William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, leaving at the age of 16.^[2]

Career

After making his debut for the club in the Welsh Cup in February 1982,^[2] Perks made 243 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town,^[1] and 292 appearances in all competitions.^[2] He later played non-league football for Torquay United, Telford United and Stafford Rangers.^[3]

He also played cricket for Much Wenlock Cricket Club.^[2]

Later life and death

After retiring from football Perks worked as an estate agent in Shrewsbury, before dying on 28 April 2021 aged 58. He was survived by two children.^[2]