Des Linton
English footballer (born 1971)
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Desmond Martin Linton (born 5 September 1971) is an English former professional footballer.
Full name
Desmond Martin Linton
Date of birth
5 September 1971
Place of birth
Birmingham, England
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Desmond Martin Linton | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Leicester City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1991 | Leicester City | 11 | (0) |
| 1991–1997 | Luton Town | 83 | (1) |
| 1997–1999 | Peterborough United | 46 | (1) |
| 1999 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| Cambridge City | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Linton was born in Birmingham. He began his career with Leicester City, where he made eleven league appearances before moving along with teammate Scott Oakes to Luton Town. After six years with Luton, he moved on to Peterborough United, where he spent two years before a short loan spell at Swindon Town. He finished his career with Cambridge City.[1]
