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English footballer (1952–2021)

Wayne Talkes
Personal information
Full name Wayne Anthony Norman Talkes
Date of birth (1952-06-02)2 June 1952
Place of birth Ealing, England
Date of death 17 April 2021(2021-04-17) (aged 68)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1967–1972 Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1974 Southampton 9 (0)
1973 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 4 (0)
1974–1975 Bournemouth 5 (0)
AFC Totton
Brockenhurst
Basingstoke Town
Midanbury
AC Delco
Total 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wayne Anthony Norman Talkes (2 June 1952 – 17 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Ealing, Talkes was raised on the Isle of Wight and signed for Southampton in 1967. He made his Reserves debut later that year, becoming the youngest post-war debutant for the Reserves, but did not make his senior debut until the last game of the 1971–72 season. He also played in the Football League for Doncaster Rovers and Bournemouth. He later played in non-league with AFC Totton, Brockenhurst, Basingstoke Town, Midanbury and AC Delco, working for the Post Office and later in marketing, sales, and accounts management.

He died on 17 April 2021, aged 68, leaving behind a wife and two children.

References

  1. ^ "Wayne Talkes". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  2. ^ Holley, Duncan. "Wayne Talkes: An appreciation". Southampton FC.
  3. Wayne Talkes at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)


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