Kevin Birch
New Zealand footballer
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Kevin Birch (born 21 December 1961) is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]
Full name
Kevin John Birch
Date of birth
21 December 1961
Place of birth
Auckland, New Zealand
Position
Defender
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin John Birch | ||
| Date of birth | 21 December 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manurewa | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1984 | Manurewa | ||
| 1985–? | Gisborne City | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1985 | New Zealand | 9 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In 1982, Birch played as a guest player for the victorious Taranaki XI against the touring AFC Bournemouth at Pukekura Park.
Birch made his full All Whites debut in a 6–1 win over Malaysia on 3 April 1984[2] and ended his international playing career with 9 A-international caps to his credit,[1] his final cap a substitute appearance in a 2–0 win over Fiji on 7 June 1985.[2]
