Denis Atkins
Encyclopedia
Denis Atkins is a former professional
footballer
who played as a defender
for Huddersfield Town
and Bradford City
during his 12 year career between 1959 and 1971.
. He made his debut in February 1960 when he gave away a penalty in a 1–1 draw with Sunderland
. He ended up playing for 13 years at Huddersfield playing in more than 200 games.
He joined his hometown team in March 1968 in a swap deal. He played more than 100 games for Bradford City
over four seasons until he retired to become a teacher. He briefly returned to the club to act as liaison officer between City and local schools and junior football.
Professional
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footballer
Football (soccer)
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who played as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
and Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
during his 12 year career between 1959 and 1971.
Playing career
Atkins was a full back who worked through the ranks of Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
. He made his debut in February 1960 when he gave away a penalty in a 1–1 draw with Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
. He ended up playing for 13 years at Huddersfield playing in more than 200 games.
He joined his hometown team in March 1968 in a swap deal. He played more than 100 games for Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
over four seasons until he retired to become a teacher. He briefly returned to the club to act as liaison officer between City and local schools and junior football.