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Derek Mayers

Derek Mayers

English footballer

Derek Mayers (24 January 1935 – 15 April 2016) was an English footballer, who played as a winger. He played in the English Football League First Division (at the time the top level of English football) for Everton and Preston North End.

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Career

Mayers began his career at Everton, being signed straight from school to play for the club.[2] He made his debut in the 1952–53 season, before being called up to do his National Service during the following season, where he represented the army team.[3]

Mayers returned to Everton following National Service, and transferred to Preston North End in 1957, where he helped them finish second in the 1957–58 Football League First Division.[3] He made over 100 appearances for the club.

After Preston's relegation from the First Division in 1961, Mayers transferred to Leeds United, where he remained for a year.[4]

Then he played for Bury and Wrexham in the football league.[1]

He later played for Rhyl in the League of Wales and spent 18 months at South Coast United in Australia.[3]

Death

Mayers died on 15 April 2016 at the age of 81 in Wigan, Greater Manchester.[2][3][4]

References

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    "Derek Mayers". Neil Brown. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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    "Derek Mayers 1935–2016". EvertonFC. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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    "Derek Mayers". PNEFormerPlayers. Archived from the original on 12 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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    "Derek Mayers 1935–2016". PNEFC. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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