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Ian Wilkinson (footballer)

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Ian Wilkinson (born 2 July 1973) is an English former professional footballer who was a goalkeeper for Manchester United in the early 1990s. He made one first-team appearance, in the League Cup at Cambridge United.[1]

He also played for Stockport County and Crewe Alexandra.[2]

After sustaining a detached retina, he retired from football and trained to be a physiotherapist. He obtained his degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Salford in 1998.[3]

In 2002, he decided to train as a doctor in Newcastle and did a four-year medical degree. He has subsequently worked in Bolton, Salford and Wigan as a General Practitioner and in Accident and Emergency.[4]

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  1. ^ "A Man United one-game wonder on his debut and rooming with Ryan Giggs". ESPN. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Goalie's post: Physio job for ex-Reds keeper". Bolton Evening News. Newsquest Media Group. 22 October 1998. Retrieved 11 March 2008.
  3. ^ Graduation booklet 1998, p. 21, University of Salford
  4. ^ "A Man United one-game wonder on his debut and rooming with Ryan Giggs". ESPN. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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