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{{short description|English footballer}}
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| fullname = Gary Anthony Parkinson<ref name="English National Football Archive">{{ENFA}}</ref>
| fullname = Gary Anthony Parkinson<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|15304|accessdate=14 May 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|1|10|df=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Thornaby]], England
| birth_place = [[Thornaby]],<ref name=Hugman/> England
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'''Gary Anthony Parkinson''' (born 10 January 1968) is an English former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Defender (association football)|right-back]].
'''Gary Anthony Parkinson''' (born 10 January 1968) is an English former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Defender (association football)|right-back]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Blinking the alphabet & visits from Moyes|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46620083|access-date=2021-07-21}}</ref>


In 2006, he was appointed Head of Youth at his former club [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]], a role he occupied until he suffered a severe stroke in September 2010, leading to a diagnosis of [[locked-in syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/after-18-months-of-anguish-gary-parkinson-is-ready-to-go-home-7665775.html |title=After 18 months of anguish, Gary Parkinson is ready to go home |last=Gaughan |first=Jack |date=21 April 2012 |publisher=[[The Independent]] |accessdate=9 September 2012}}</ref>
In 2006, he was appointed Head of Youth at his former club [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]], a role he occupied until he suffered a severe stroke in September 2010, leading to a diagnosis of [[locked-in syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/after-18-months-of-anguish-gary-parkinson-is-ready-to-go-home-7665775.html |title=After 18 months of anguish, Gary Parkinson is ready to go home |last=Gaughan |first=Jack |date=21 April 2012 |work=[[The Independent]] |accessdate=9 September 2012}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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====Early career: Everton and Middlesbrough====
====Early career: Everton and Middlesbrough====
[[Thornaby]]-born Parkinson started his career as a junior at [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in 1985 before signing for [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], who were then in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]], on 17 January 1986, although they were relegated at the end of the season to the Third Division. Parkinson's first team debut came in the [[1986–87 in English football|following season]] on 23 August 1986 in a 2–2 home draw against [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] which was played at [[Victoria Park, Hartlepool]]. With Middlesbrough on the verge of extinction, the official receiver had locked the club out of [[Ayresome Park]]. However, they went on to win promotion as runners-up under [[Bruce Rioch]]'s management.<ref name="hero20965">{{cite web | title = Gary Parkinson, Middlesbrough FC 1986–1993 | publisher = sporting-heroes.net | url = http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/displayhero_club.asp?HeroID=20965
[[Thornaby]]-born Parkinson started his career as a junior at [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in 1985 before signing for [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], who were then in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]], on 17 January 1986, although they were relegated at the end of the season to the Third Division. Parkinson's first team debut came in the [[1986–87 in English football|following season]] on 23 August 1986 in a 2–2 home draw against [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] which was played at [[Victoria Park, Hartlepool]]. With Middlesbrough on the verge of extinction, the official receiver had locked the club out of [[Ayresome Park]]. However, they went on to win promotion as runners-up under [[Bruce Rioch]]'s management.<ref name="hero20965">{{cite web | title = Gary Parkinson, Middlesbrough FC 1986–1993 | publisher = sporting-heroes.net | url = http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/displayhero_club.asp?HeroID=20965
| accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> In the [[1987–88 in English football|1987–88]] Middlesbrough won a second promotion in two years, winning a promotion/relegation play-off against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] after finishing in third place in the Second Division. Chelsea were then replaced by Middlesbrough in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]]. The [[1988–89 in English football|following season]] though he was relegated with Middlesbrough back to the Second Division. In the [[1989–90 in English football|1989–90 season]] he played in the [[Full Members Cup]] final (then known as the [[Zenith Data Systems]] Cup) as Middlesbrough [[Full Members Cup#1990: Chelsea 1 Middlesbrough 0|lost 1–0]] to Chelsea at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley]]. He was part of the team that won promotion again, finishing as Second Division runner-up in the [[1991–92 in English football|1991–92 season]]. The following season, he was a member of the Middlesbrough squad in the inaugural [[Premier League]] season<ref name="sundaytimes4406447">{{cite news | last = Struthers | first = Greg | title = Caught in Time: Middlesbrough promoted in 1992 | newspaper = [[The Sunday Times]] | date = 27 July 2008 | url = http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/middlesbrough/article4406447.ece | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | location=London}}</ref> as Middlesbrough once again lasted just [[1992–93 in English football|one season]] in the top flight and were relegated.
| accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> In the [[1987–88 in English football|1987–88]] Middlesbrough won a second promotion in two years, winning a promotion/relegation play-off against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] after finishing in third place in the Second Division. Chelsea were then replaced by Middlesbrough in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]]. The [[1988–89 in English football|following season]] though he was relegated with Middlesbrough back to the Second Division. In the [[1989–90 in English football|1989–90 season]] he played in the [[Full Members Cup]] final (then known as the [[Zenith Data Systems]] Cup) as Middlesbrough [[Full Members Cup#1990: Chelsea 1 Middlesbrough 0|lost 1–0]] to Chelsea at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley]]. He was part of the team that won promotion again, finishing as Second Division runner-up in the [[1991–92 in English football|1991–92 season]]. The following season, he was a member of the Middlesbrough squad in the inaugural [[Premier League]] season<ref name="sundaytimes4406447">{{cite news | last = Struthers | first = Greg | title = Caught in Time: Middlesbrough promoted in 1992 | newspaper = [[The Sunday Times]] | date = 27 July 2008 | url = http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/middlesbrough/article4406447.ece | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | location=London}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> as Middlesbrough once again lasted just [[1992–93 in English football|one season]] in the top flight and were relegated.


In October 1992 he spent a short time on loan with [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] who were then in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]]. He made a total of 265 appearances in all competitions and scored eight league goals while at Middlesbrough.
In October 1992 he spent a short time on loan with [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] who were then in the [[Football League First Division|First Division]]. He made a total of 265 appearances in all competitions and scored eight league goals while at Middlesbrough.
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====Burnley====
====Burnley====
He signed for Second Division club [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] the following season on 27 January 1994. Burnley were promoted to the First Division through the play-offs at the end of [[1993–94 in English football#Endsleigh League Division Two|the season]]. They beat [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] in the play-off final at Wembley, with Parkinson scoring the crucial winning goal that sealed their promotion.<ref name="let566814">{{cite news | title = Gary is a good signing | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 14 February 2003 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/2003/2/14/566814.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Burnley were though relegated the [[1994–95 in English football|following season]]. On 18 November 1995 in a 3–1 defeat against [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] at [[Gay Meadow]] Parkinson tore a hamstring and was out of action until the new year.<ref name="let860511">{{cite news | title = Park set for return | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 25 January 1996 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1996/1/25/860511.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060210194847/http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1996/1/25/860511.html | archivedate = 10 February 2006 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
He signed for Second Division club [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] the following season on 27 January 1994. Burnley were promoted to the First Division through the play-offs at the end of [[1993–94 in English football#Endsleigh League Division Two|the season]]. They beat [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] in the play-off final at Wembley, with Parkinson scoring the crucial winning goal that sealed their promotion.<ref name="let566814">{{cite news | title = Gary is a good signing | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 14 February 2003 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/2003/2/14/566814.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Burnley were though relegated the [[1994–95 in English football|following season]]. On 18 November 1995 in a 3–1 defeat against [[Shrewsbury Town F.C.|Shrewsbury Town]] at [[Gay Meadow]] Parkinson tore a hamstring and was out of action until the new year.<ref name="let860511">{{cite news | title = Park set for return | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 25 January 1996 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1996/1/25/860511.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060210194847/http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1996/1/25/860511.html | archivedate = 10 February 2006}}</ref>


====Preston North End====
====Preston North End====
On the eve of the [[1997–98 in English football|1997–98 season]] he signed for Burnley's [[Lancashire]] rivals [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] for £50,000.<ref name="let815647">{{cite news | title = CLARETS: Preston set for Eyres swoop | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 27 October 1997 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1997/10/27/815647.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060210151909/http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1997/10/27/815647.html | archivedate = 10 February 2006 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> He became a regular in the team, but 18 months later he injured his cruciate ligament and needed an operation which kept him out of action for twelve months.<ref name="let702819">{{cite news | title = Soccer: Parky's derby delight | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 7 December 2000 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/2000/12/7/702819.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He had made just one league appearance in the 1998–99 season and missed Prestons promotion as [[Second Division champions]] in the [[1999–2000 in English football|1999–2000 season]]. He returned to action the following seasons as the club played their first season back in the second tier of English football for the first time in twenty years under manager [[David Moyes]], with a return to action coming in December 1999.<ref name="let748701">{{cite news | title = Deepdale Diary | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 3 December 1999 | url = http://archive.chorleycitizen.co.uk/1999/12/3/748701.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On the eve of the [[1997–98 in English football|1997–98 season]] he signed for Burnley's [[Lancashire]] rivals [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] for £50,000.<ref name="let815647">{{cite news | title = CLARETS: Preston set for Eyres swoop | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 27 October 1997 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1997/10/27/815647.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060210151909/http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/1997/10/27/815647.html | archivedate = 10 February 2006}}</ref> He became a regular in the team, but 18 months later he injured his cruciate ligament and needed an operation which kept him out of action for twelve months.<ref name="let702819">{{cite news | title = Soccer: Parky's derby delight | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 7 December 2000 | url = https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/archive/2000/12/7/702819.html/ | access-date = 26 October 2008 }}</ref> He had made just one league appearance in the 1998–99 season and missed Prestons promotion as [[Second Division champions]] in the [[1999–2000 in English football|1999–2000 season]]. He returned to action the following seasons as the club played their first season back in the second tier of English football for the first time in twenty years under manager [[David Moyes]], with a return to action coming in December 1999.<ref name="let748701">{{cite news | title = Deepdale Diary | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 3 December 1999 | url = http://archive.chorleycitizen.co.uk/1999/12/3/748701.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


====Blackpool====
====Blackpool====
On 22 March 2001 he signed for Preston's [[West Lancashire Derby|West Lancashire]] rivals [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]], then playing in the [[Football League Third Division|Third Division]], for a fee of £20,000. He made 24 league appearances for ''the Seasiders'' winning promotion to the Second Division through the play-offs in the [[2000–01 in English football|2000–01 season]], the fifth promotion win of his career.<ref name="bc70958">{{cite web | title = Parky: "I'm a lucky charm" | publisher = [[Blackpool F.C.]] | date = 2 July 2001 | url = http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~70958,00.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110723235118/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~70958%2C00.html | archivedate = 23 July 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> He was released at the end of the 2001–02 season and went on to play part-time with [[Northern Premier League]] (NPL) club [[Stalybridge Celtic F.C.|Stalybridge Celtic]] on 17 August 2002. However, his stay lasted just two weeks, playing in four matches before leaving on 30 August.<ref name="scfc-parkg">{{cite web | title = Gary Parkinson | publisher = [[Stalybridge Celtic F.C.]] | url = http://www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk/player.php?code=PARKG | accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> He also played part-time with fellow NPL club [[Rossendale United F.C.|Rossendale United]], whom he signed for on 11 February 2003.<ref name="let566814"/><ref name="let567105">{{cite news | title = Parkinson signs | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 13 February 2003 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/2003/2/13/567105.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On 22 March 2001 he signed for Preston's [[West Lancashire Derby|West Lancashire]] rivals [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]], then playing in the [[Football League Third Division|Third Division]], for a fee of £20,000. He made 24 league appearances for ''the Seasiders'' winning promotion to the Second Division through the play-offs in the [[2000–01 in English football|2000–01 season]], the fifth promotion win of his career.<ref name="bc70958">{{cite web | title = Parky: "I'm a lucky charm" | publisher = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] | date = 2 July 2001 | url = http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~70958,00.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110723235118/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~70958%2C00.html | archivedate = 23 July 2011}}</ref> He was released at the end of the 2001–02 season and went on to play part-time with [[Northern Premier League]] (NPL) club [[Stalybridge Celtic F.C.|Stalybridge Celtic]] on 17 August 2002. However, his stay lasted just two weeks, playing in four matches before leaving on 30 August.<ref name="scfc-parkg">{{cite web | title = Gary Parkinson | publisher = [[Stalybridge Celtic F.C.]] | url = http://www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk/player.php?code=PARKG | accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> He also played part-time with fellow NPL club [[Rossendale United F.C.|Rossendale United]], whom he signed for on 11 February 2003.<ref name="let566814"/><ref name="let567105">{{cite news | title = Parkinson signs | newspaper = [[Lancashire Evening Telegraph]] | date = 13 February 2003 | url = http://archive.thisislancashire.co.uk/2003/2/13/567105.html | accessdate = 26 October 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


===Coaching career===
===Coaching career===
After retiring from playing football Parkinson studied for his [[UEFA Pro Licence|UEFA coaching badges]], and also worked for an organisation called SpeedMark, who employ ex-pro footballers to help schools raise money through football. Parkinson left SpeedMark in June 2006 to become the Head of the Youth Department at Blackpool,<ref name="Gazette3560735">{{cite news | last = Canavan | first = Steve | title = Parky is a true Seasider now! | newspaper = [[Blackpool Gazette]] | date = 6 December 2007 | url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Parky-is-a-true-Seasider.3560735.jp | accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> in charge of all youth team affairs.<ref name="bfc-staff">{{cite web | title = Blackpool Football Club Youth Department Staff | publisher = [[Blackpool F.C.]] | url = http://www.blackpoolfcyouth.co.uk/site/staff.asp | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081218075405/http://www.blackpoolfcyouth.co.uk/site/staff.asp | archivedate = 18 December 2008 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Gazette459560">{{cite news | last = Canavan | first = Steve | title = Coaching duo in charge of Pool's future | newspaper = [[Blackpool Gazette]] | date = 15 October 2008 | url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Coaching-duo-in-charge-of.4595660.jp | accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> The youth team compete in the [[Football League Youth Alliance#North West Conference|Football League Youth Alliance, North West Conference]]. In the 2007–08 season he won the [[Lancashire County Football Association#County Cups|Lancashire FA Youth Cup]] with Blackpool on 28 April 2008 when they beat [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] 2–0 at [[Bloomfield Road]].<ref name="citizen2245112">{{cite news|last=Marshall |first=Tyrone |title=Blackpool FC youths to parade Lancashire FA Youth Cup |newspaper=[[Newsquest|Blackpool Citizen]] |date=4 May 2008 |url=http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/news/2245112/.blackpool_fc_youth_to_parade_lancashire_a_youth_cup/ |accessdate=26 October 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723031701/http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/news/2245112/.blackpool_fc_youth_to_parade_lancashire_a_youth_cup/ |archivedate=23 July 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref>
After retiring from playing football Parkinson studied for his [[UEFA Pro Licence|UEFA coaching badges]], and also worked for an organisation called SpeedMark, who employ ex-pro footballers to help schools raise money through football. Parkinson left SpeedMark in June 2006 to become the Head of the Youth Department at Blackpool,<ref name="Gazette3560735">{{cite news | last = Canavan | first = Steve | title = Parky is a true Seasider now! | newspaper = [[Blackpool Gazette]] | date = 6 December 2007 | url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Parky-is-a-true-Seasider.3560735.jp | accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> in charge of all youth team affairs.<ref name="bfc-staff">{{cite web | title = Blackpool Football Club Youth Department Staff | publisher = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] | url = http://www.blackpoolfcyouth.co.uk/site/staff.asp | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081218075405/http://www.blackpoolfcyouth.co.uk/site/staff.asp | archivedate = 18 December 2008}}</ref><ref name="Gazette459560">{{cite news | last = Canavan | first = Steve | title = Coaching duo in charge of Pool's future | newspaper = [[Blackpool Gazette]] | date = 15 October 2008 | url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Coaching-duo-in-charge-of.4595660.jp | accessdate = 26 October 2008}}</ref> The youth team compete in the [[Football League Youth Alliance#North West Conference|Football League Youth Alliance, North West Conference]]. In the 2007–08 season he won the [[Lancashire County Football Association#County Cups|Lancashire FA Youth Cup]] with Blackpool on 28 April 2008 when they beat [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] 2–0 at [[Bloomfield Road]].<ref name="citizen2245112">{{cite news|last=Marshall |first=Tyrone |title=Blackpool FC youths to parade Lancashire FA Youth Cup |newspaper=[[Newsquest|Blackpool Citizen]] |date=4 May 2008 |url=http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/news/2245112/.blackpool_fc_youth_to_parade_lancashire_a_youth_cup/ |accessdate=26 October 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723031701/http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/news/2245112/.blackpool_fc_youth_to_parade_lancashire_a_youth_cup/ |archivedate=23 July 2011}}</ref>


==Masters football==
==Masters football==
In June 2003 Parkinson played for Middlesbrough in the annual Northern Masters [[Masters Football|football tournament]] at the [[Metro Radio Arena]] in [[Newcastle-Upon-Tyne]], scoring two goals.<ref name="pfa001">{{cite web | last = Smith | first = Dave | title = Northern Masters: Twinkle-toed Pete leads Newcastle to the title…again | publisher = [[Professional Footballers' Association]] | date = 8 June 2003 | url = http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-twinkle-toed-pete-leads-newcastle | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110613171630/http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-twinkle-toed-pete-leads-newcastle | archivedate = 13 June 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> He appeared again for Middlesbrough in the 2004 Northern Masters.<ref name="pfa002">{{cite web | last = Smith | first = Dave | title = Northern Masters: Newcastle are determined to retain their title – and Ruel is determined to last the pace! | publisher = [[Professional Footballers' Association]] | date = 2 July 2004 | url = http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-newcastle-are-determined-to-retai | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110613171758/http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-newcastle-are-determined-to-retai | archivedate = 13 June 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
In June 2003 Parkinson played for Middlesbrough in the annual Northern Masters [[Masters Football|football tournament]] at the [[Metro Radio Arena]] in [[Newcastle-Upon-Tyne]], scoring two goals.<ref name="pfa001">{{cite web | last = Smith | first = Dave | title = Northern Masters: Twinkle-toed Pete leads Newcastle to the title…again | publisher = [[Professional Footballers' Association]] | date = 8 June 2003 | url = http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-twinkle-toed-pete-leads-newcastle | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110613171630/http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-twinkle-toed-pete-leads-newcastle | archivedate = 13 June 2011}}</ref> He appeared again for Middlesbrough in the 2004 Northern Masters.<ref name="pfa002">{{cite web | last = Smith | first = Dave | title = Northern Masters: Newcastle are determined to retain their title – and Ruel is determined to last the pace! | publisher = [[Professional Footballers' Association]] | date = 2 July 2004 | url = http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-newcastle-are-determined-to-retai | accessdate = 26 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110613171758/http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/northern-masters-newcastle-are-determined-to-retai | archivedate = 13 June 2011}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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===As a player===
===As a player===
'''Middlesbrough'''
'''Middlesbrough'''
*[[Full Members Cup|Zenith Data Systems Cup]] Runner up: 1989/90
*[[Full Members Cup|Zenith Data Systems Cup]] runner-up: 1989–90


'''Burnley'''
'''Burnley'''
*'''[[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] play-off winner:''' [[1993–94 in English football#Endsleigh League Division Two|1993–94]]
*[[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] play-offs: [[1993–94 in English football#Endsleigh League Division Two|1993–94]]


'''Blackpool'''
'''Blackpool'''
*'''[[Football League Third Division|Third Division]] play-off Winner:''' [[2000–01 in English football|2000–01]]
*[[Football League Third Division|Third Division]] play-offs: [[2000–01 in English football|2000–01]]
*'''[[Football League Trophy|League Trophy]] winner:''' [[2001–02 in English football|2001–02]]
*[[Football League Trophy|League Trophy]]: [[2001–02 in English football|2001–02]]

'''Individual'''
*[[PFA Team of the Year]]: [[PFA Team of the Year (1990s)#Second Division 8|1996–97 Second Division]],<ref>{{cite book |editor-first=Barry J. |editor-last=Hugman |title=The 1997–98 Official PFA Footballers Factfile |year=1997 |publisher=Queen Anne Press |location=Harpenden |isbn=978-1-85291-581-0 |page=317}}</ref> [[1997–98 Football League|1997–98 Second Division]]<ref>{{cite book |editor-first=Barry J. |editor-last=Hugman |title=The 1998–99 Official PFA Footballers Factfile |year=1998 |publisher=Queen Anne Press |location=Harpenden |isbn=978-1-85291-588-9 |page=352}}</ref>


===As a coach===
===As a coach===
'''Blackpool'''
'''Blackpool'''
*'''[[Lancashire County Football Association#County Cups|Lancashire FA Youth Cup]] winner:''' 2007–08
*'''[[Lancashire County Football Association#County Cups|Lancashire FA Youth Cup]]:''' 2007–08


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Parkinson has three children with his wife, Debbie.<ref name="Gazette6538775"/>
Parkinson has three children with his wife, Debbie.<ref name="Gazette6538775"/>


He suffered a [[stroke]] on 6 September 2010. And after being admitted to [[Royal Bolton Hospital]], he was transferred to [[Salford Royal]] hospital two days later.<ref name="Gazette6538775"/><ref name="bbc8989579">{{cite web | title = Blackpool youth coach Gary Parkinson 'suffers stroke' | publisher = [[BBC Sport]] | date = 10 September 2010 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/8989579.stm | accessdate = 10 September 2010}}</ref>
He suffered a [[stroke]] on 6 September 2010. After being admitted to [[Royal Bolton Hospital]], he was transferred to [[Salford Royal]] hospital two days later.<ref name="Gazette6538775"/><ref name="bbc8989579">{{cite web | title = Blackpool youth coach Gary Parkinson 'suffers stroke' | work = [[BBC Sport]]| date = 10 September 2010 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/8989579.stm | accessdate = 10 September 2010}}</ref> Five days later, the Blackpool team, who all wore undershirts with messages of support for Parkinson, dedicated their 2–0 win at [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] to Parkinson. On 18 September it was confirmed that he had [[locked-in syndrome]], one of the most severe consequences of a stroke.<ref name="Gazette6538775">{{cite news | last = Steel | first = Helen | title = Desperate fight for Pool coach | newspaper = [[Blackpool Gazette]] | date = 18 September 2010 | url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Desperate-fight-for-Pool-coach.6538775.jp | accessdate = 18 September 2010}}</ref>

Five days later, the Blackpool team, who all wore undershirts with messages of support for Parkinson, dedicated their 2–0 win at [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] to Parkinson. On 18 September it was confirmed that he might have [[locked-in syndrome]], one of the most severe consequences of a stroke.<ref name="Gazette6538775">{{cite news | last = Steel | first = Helen | title = Desperate fight for Pool coach | newspaper = [[Blackpool Gazette]] | date = 18 September 2010 | url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Desperate-fight-for-Pool-coach.6538775.jp | accessdate = 18 September 2010}}</ref>


He is now back at Royal Bolton, where he has been reviewed by a neuro-rehabilitation specialist.<ref name="bfc2160333">{{cite web | title = "Parky" Latest | publisher = [[Blackpool F.C.]] | url = http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2160333,00.html | date = 21 September 2010 | accessdate = 21 September 2010 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100923021220/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2160333%2C00.html | archivedate = 23 September 2010 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
He is now back at Royal Bolton, where he has been reviewed by a neuro-rehabilitation specialist.<ref name="bfc2160333">{{cite web | title = "Parky" Latest | publisher = [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] | url = http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2160333,00.html | date = 21 September 2010 | accessdate = 21 September 2010 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100923021220/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2160333%2C00.html | archivedate = 23 September 2010}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Gary Parkinson
Personal information
Full name Gary Anthony Parkinson[1]
Date of birth (1968-01-10) 10 January 1968 (age 56)[1]
Place of birth Thornaby,[1] England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Right-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–1986 Everton 0 (0)
1986–1993 Middlesbrough 202 (5)
1992 → Southend United (loan) 6 (0)
1993–1994 Bolton Wanderers 3 (0)
1994–1997 Burnley 135 (4)
1997–2001 Preston North End 88 (6)
2001–2002 Blackpool 24 (0)
2002–2003 Stalybridge Celtic 2 (0)
2003 Rossendale United
Total 460 (15)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gary Anthony Parkinson (born 10 January 1968) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back.[3]

In 2006, he was appointed Head of Youth at his former club Blackpool, a role he occupied until he suffered a severe stroke in September 2010, leading to a diagnosis of locked-in syndrome.[4]

Career

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Playing career

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Early career: Everton and Middlesbrough

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Thornaby-born Parkinson started his career as a junior at Everton in 1985 before signing for Middlesbrough, who were then in the Second Division, on 17 January 1986, although they were relegated at the end of the season to the Third Division. Parkinson's first team debut came in the following season on 23 August 1986 in a 2–2 home draw against Port Vale which was played at Victoria Park, Hartlepool. With Middlesbrough on the verge of extinction, the official receiver had locked the club out of Ayresome Park. However, they went on to win promotion as runners-up under Bruce Rioch's management.[5] In the 1987–88 Middlesbrough won a second promotion in two years, winning a promotion/relegation play-off against Chelsea after finishing in third place in the Second Division. Chelsea were then replaced by Middlesbrough in the First Division. The following season though he was relegated with Middlesbrough back to the Second Division. In the 1989–90 season he played in the Full Members Cup final (then known as the Zenith Data Systems Cup) as Middlesbrough lost 1–0 to Chelsea at Wembley. He was part of the team that won promotion again, finishing as Second Division runner-up in the 1991–92 season. The following season, he was a member of the Middlesbrough squad in the inaugural Premier League season[6] as Middlesbrough once again lasted just one season in the top flight and were relegated.

In October 1992 he spent a short time on loan with Southend United who were then in the First Division. He made a total of 265 appearances in all competitions and scored eight league goals while at Middlesbrough.

Bolton Wanderers

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Later that season, he followed former Middlesbrough manager Bruce Rioch, when on 2 March 1993 Rioch signed him on a free transfer for Bolton Wanderers, who were then in the Second Division, and who promoted at the end of the season. However, Parkinson made only three league appearances for them, with just one start after failing to displace the long serving Phil Brown. He was transfer listed by Rioch along with three other first team players in September 1993[7]

Burnley

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He signed for Second Division club Burnley the following season on 27 January 1994. Burnley were promoted to the First Division through the play-offs at the end of the season. They beat Stockport County in the play-off final at Wembley, with Parkinson scoring the crucial winning goal that sealed their promotion.[8] Burnley were though relegated the following season. On 18 November 1995 in a 3–1 defeat against Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow Parkinson tore a hamstring and was out of action until the new year.[9]

Preston North End

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On the eve of the 1997–98 season he signed for Burnley's Lancashire rivals Preston North End for £50,000.[10] He became a regular in the team, but 18 months later he injured his cruciate ligament and needed an operation which kept him out of action for twelve months.[11] He had made just one league appearance in the 1998–99 season and missed Prestons promotion as Second Division champions in the 1999–2000 season. He returned to action the following seasons as the club played their first season back in the second tier of English football for the first time in twenty years under manager David Moyes, with a return to action coming in December 1999.[12]

Blackpool

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On 22 March 2001 he signed for Preston's West Lancashire rivals Blackpool, then playing in the Third Division, for a fee of £20,000. He made 24 league appearances for the Seasiders winning promotion to the Second Division through the play-offs in the 2000–01 season, the fifth promotion win of his career.[13] He was released at the end of the 2001–02 season and went on to play part-time with Northern Premier League (NPL) club Stalybridge Celtic on 17 August 2002. However, his stay lasted just two weeks, playing in four matches before leaving on 30 August.[14] He also played part-time with fellow NPL club Rossendale United, whom he signed for on 11 February 2003.[8][15]

Coaching career

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After retiring from playing football Parkinson studied for his UEFA coaching badges, and also worked for an organisation called SpeedMark, who employ ex-pro footballers to help schools raise money through football. Parkinson left SpeedMark in June 2006 to become the Head of the Youth Department at Blackpool,[16] in charge of all youth team affairs.[17][18] The youth team compete in the Football League Youth Alliance, North West Conference. In the 2007–08 season he won the Lancashire FA Youth Cup with Blackpool on 28 April 2008 when they beat Wigan Athletic 2–0 at Bloomfield Road.[19]

Masters football

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In June 2003 Parkinson played for Middlesbrough in the annual Northern Masters football tournament at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, scoring two goals.[20] He appeared again for Middlesbrough in the 2004 Northern Masters.[21]

Honours

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As a player

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Middlesbrough

Burnley

Blackpool

Individual

As a coach

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Blackpool

Personal life

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Parkinson has three children with his wife, Debbie.[24]

He suffered a stroke on 6 September 2010. After being admitted to Royal Bolton Hospital, he was transferred to Salford Royal hospital two days later.[24][25] Five days later, the Blackpool team, who all wore undershirts with messages of support for Parkinson, dedicated their 2–0 win at Newcastle United to Parkinson. On 18 September it was confirmed that he had locked-in syndrome, one of the most severe consequences of a stroke.[24]

He is now back at Royal Bolton, where he has been reviewed by a neuro-rehabilitation specialist.[26]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gary Parkinson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  2. ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 242. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. ^ "Blinking the alphabet & visits from Moyes". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ^ Gaughan, Jack (21 April 2012). "After 18 months of anguish, Gary Parkinson is ready to go home". The Independent. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Gary Parkinson, Middlesbrough FC 1986–1993". sporting-heroes.net. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  6. ^ Struthers, Greg (27 July 2008). "Caught in Time: Middlesbrough promoted in 1992". The Sunday Times. London. Retrieved 26 October 2008.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ Sharrock, Gordon (4 September 2008). "Rioch wields the axe". The Bolton News. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  8. ^ a b "Gary is a good signing". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 14 February 2003. Retrieved 26 October 2008.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Park set for return". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 25 January 1996. Archived from the original on 10 February 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  10. ^ "CLARETS: Preston set for Eyres swoop". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 27 October 1997. Archived from the original on 10 February 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  11. ^ "Soccer: Parky's derby delight". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 7 December 2000. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  12. ^ "Deepdale Diary". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 3 December 1999. Retrieved 26 October 2008.[permanent dead link‍]
  13. ^ "Parky: "I'm a lucky charm"". Blackpool. 2 July 2001. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  14. ^ "Gary Parkinson". Stalybridge Celtic F.C. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  15. ^ "Parkinson signs". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 13 February 2003. Retrieved 26 October 2008.[permanent dead link‍]
  16. ^ Canavan, Steve (6 December 2007). "Parky is a true Seasider now!". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  17. ^ "Blackpool Football Club Youth Department Staff". Blackpool. Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  18. ^ Canavan, Steve (15 October 2008). "Coaching duo in charge of Pool's future". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  19. ^ Marshall, Tyrone (4 May 2008). "Blackpool FC youths to parade Lancashire FA Youth Cup". Blackpool Citizen. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  20. ^ Smith, Dave (8 June 2003). "Northern Masters: Twinkle-toed Pete leads Newcastle to the title…again". Professional Footballers' Association. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  21. ^ Smith, Dave (2 July 2004). "Northern Masters: Newcastle are determined to retain their title – and Ruel is determined to last the pace!". Professional Footballers' Association. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
  22. ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (1997). The 1997–98 Official PFA Footballers Factfile. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 317. ISBN 978-1-85291-581-0.
  23. ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (1998). The 1998–99 Official PFA Footballers Factfile. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 352. ISBN 978-1-85291-588-9.
  24. ^ a b c Steel, Helen (18 September 2010). "Desperate fight for Pool coach". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
  25. ^ "Blackpool youth coach Gary Parkinson 'suffers stroke'". BBC Sport. 10 September 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  26. ^ ""Parky" Latest". Blackpool. 21 September 2010. Archived from the original on 23 September 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
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