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'''Graham Edward Rowe''' (born August 28, 1945 in [[Southport]], [[Lancashire]]) is an [[England|English]] former professional [[football (soccer)|football]]er. He played as a [[Defender (football)|defender]].
'''Graham Edward Rowe''' (born 28 August 1945 in [[Southport]], [[Lancashire]]) is an English former professional [[association football|footballer]]. He played as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]].


Rowe began his career just up the [[Lancashire]] coast at [[Ron Suart]]'s [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] in 1963. He made his debut on February 1, 1963, in a draw at [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolves]]. He went on to make a further ten league appearances in the [[Blackpool F.C. season 1963-64|1963–64]] season and scored one goal, in a 3–2 victory over [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] at [[Bloomfield Road]] on March 30, 1963.
Rowe began his career just up the [[Lancashire]] coast at [[Ron Suart]]'s [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] in 1963. He made his debut on 1 February 1963, in a draw at [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolves]]. He went on to make a further ten league appearances in the [[Blackpool F.C. season 1963-64|1963–64]] season and scored one goal, in a 3–2 victory over [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] at [[Bloomfield Road]] on 30 March 1963.


In [[Blackpool F.C. season 1964-65|1964–65]], Rowe was a regular in the defence, making 23 league appearances and scoring four goals. The following season, [[Blackpool F.C. season 1965-66|1965–66]], saw him make limited appearances, just thirteen overall. The same applied for [[Blackpool F.C. season 1966-67|1966–67]].
In [[Blackpool F.C. season 1964-65|1964–65]], Rowe was a regular in the defence, making 23 league appearances and scoring four goals. The following season, [[Blackpool F.C. season 1965-66|1965–66]], saw him make limited appearances, just thirteen overall. The same applied for [[Blackpool F.C. season 1966-67|1966–67]].


In [[Stan Mortensen]]'s first full season in the manager's hotseat, Rowe again only saw action for a quarter of the season. He did score his first goal in two season, however, in a 2–1 win at [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] on April 20, 1968.
In [[Stan Mortensen]]'s first full season in the manager's hotseat, Rowe again only saw action for a quarter of the season. He did score his first goal in two season, however, in a 2–1 win at [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] on 20 April 1968.


Season [[Blackpool F.C. season 1968-69|1968–69]] saw Mortensen move Rowe into a forward position for part of the season. It seemed to work, as he finished third-top scorer behind [[Alan Suddick]] and [[Ronnie Brown (footballer)|Ronnie Brown]] with six goals. This included a [[hat-trick#Association football|hat-trick]] in a 6–0 whitewash of [[Bury F.C.|Bury]] at Bloomfield Road on November 23, 1968.
Season [[Blackpool F.C. season 1968-69|1968–69]] saw Mortensen move Rowe into a forward position for part of the season. It seemed to work, as he finished third-top scorer behind [[Alan Suddick]] and [[Ronnie Brown (footballer)|Ronnie Brown]] with six goals. This included a [[hat-trick#Association football|hat-trick]] in a 6–0 whitewash of [[Bury F.C.|Bury]] at Bloomfield Road on 23 November 1968.


In [[Blackpool F.C. season 1969-70|1969–70]], Rowe made just six league appearances. He scored one goal in the [[Football League Cup|League Cup]], in a 3–1 second-round victory over [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] on September 3, 1969.
In [[Blackpool F.C. season 1969-70|1969–70]], Rowe made just six league appearances. He scored one goal in the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]], in a 3–1 second-round victory over [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] on 3 September 1969.


Rowe's final season at Blackpool, [[Blackpool F.C. season 1970-71|1970–71]], saw him make five league appearances, partly because he joined [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] on loan during the season. He scored in the League Cup again, this time in a 4–1 victory over [[Newport County F.C.|Newport County]] on September 9, 1970.
Rowe's final season at Blackpool, [[Blackpool F.C. season 1970-71|1970–71]], saw him make five league appearances, partly because he joined [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] on loan during the season. He scored in the League Cup again, this time in a 4–1 victory over [[Newport County A.F.C.|Newport County]] on 9 September 1970.


His final appearance for Blackpool occurred on April 13, 1971, in a draw at [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]].
His final appearance for Blackpool occurred on 13 April 1971, in a draw at [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]].


Rowe finished his career with [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] in 1972, making six appearances for ''the Trotters''.
Rowe finished his career with [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] in 1972, making six appearances for ''the Trotters''.

==References==
==References==
*{{cite book | first=Roy | last=Calley| coauthors= | title=Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992 | publisher=Breedon Books Sport | location= | year=1992 | editor= | id=ISBN 1-873626-07-X}}
*{{cite book | first=Roy | last=Calley| title=Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992 | publisher=Breedon Books Sport | year=1992 | isbn=1-873626-07-X}}


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Latest revision as of 20:16, 7 July 2023

Graham Rowe
Personal information
Full name Graham Edward Rowe
Date of birth (1945-08-28) 28 August 1945 (age 79)
Place of birth Southport, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1971 Blackpool 105 (12)
1970–1971 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 7 (0)
1971–1972 Bolton Wanderers 6 (0)
Total 118 (12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graham Edward Rowe (born 28 August 1945 in Southport, Lancashire) is an English former professional footballer. He played as a defender.

Rowe began his career just up the Lancashire coast at Ron Suart's Blackpool in 1963. He made his debut on 1 February 1963, in a draw at Wolves. He went on to make a further ten league appearances in the 1963–64 season and scored one goal, in a 3–2 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Bloomfield Road on 30 March 1963.

In 1964–65, Rowe was a regular in the defence, making 23 league appearances and scoring four goals. The following season, 1965–66, saw him make limited appearances, just thirteen overall. The same applied for 1966–67.

In Stan Mortensen's first full season in the manager's hotseat, Rowe again only saw action for a quarter of the season. He did score his first goal in two season, however, in a 2–1 win at Norwich City on 20 April 1968.

Season 1968–69 saw Mortensen move Rowe into a forward position for part of the season. It seemed to work, as he finished third-top scorer behind Alan Suddick and Ronnie Brown with six goals. This included a hat-trick in a 6–0 whitewash of Bury at Bloomfield Road on 23 November 1968.

In 1969–70, Rowe made just six league appearances. He scored one goal in the League Cup, in a 3–1 second-round victory over Gillingham on 3 September 1969.

Rowe's final season at Blackpool, 1970–71, saw him make five league appearances, partly because he joined Tranmere Rovers on loan during the season. He scored in the League Cup again, this time in a 4–1 victory over Newport County on 9 September 1970.

His final appearance for Blackpool occurred on 13 April 1971, in a draw at Stoke City.

Rowe finished his career with Bolton Wanderers in 1972, making six appearances for the Trotters.

References

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  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
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