Wayne Talkes
English footballer (1952–2021)
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Wayne Anthony Norman Talkes (2 June 1952 – 17 April 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wayne Anthony Norman Talkes[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 June 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Ealing, England | ||
| Date of death | 17 April 2021 (aged 68) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Career
Born in Ealing,[1] Talkes was raised on the Isle of Wight and signed for Southampton in 1967.[2] 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.[2] He also played in the Football League for Doncaster Rovers and Bournemouth.[1] He later played in non-league with AFC Totton, Brockenhurst, Basingstoke Town, Midanbury and AC Delco,[2][3] working for the Post Office and later in marketing, sales, and accounts management.[2]
He died on 17 April 2021, aged 68, leaving behind a wife and two children.[2]
