Brian Birch
| Date of birth | 18 November 1931 |
| Place of birth | Salford |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Inside forward |
One of the first 'Babes' (debut at 17). A clever, skilful inside-left, he could not dislodge Stan Pearson. Surprisingly moved to arch-rivals Wolves in March 1952.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 01 May 1949 | 01 Mar 1952 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 01 Mar 1952 | 01 Dec 1952 | |
| Lincoln City | 01 Dec 1952 | 01 Jun 1956 | |
| Barrow | 01 Jun 1956 | 01 Sep 1958 | |
| Exeter City | 01 Sep 1958 | 01 Jan 1960 | |
| Oldham Athletic | 01 Jan 1960 | 01 Mar 1961 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-50 | Manchester United | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1950-51 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1950-51 | Manchester United | League Division One | 8 | 4 |
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| 1951-52 | Manchester United | League Division One | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1949 | Derby County v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 18 Nov 1950 | Manchester United v Stoke City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 25 Nov 1950 | West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 02 Dec 1950 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 09 Dec 1950 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester United | W | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 25 Dec 1950 | Sunderland v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 06 Jan 1951 | Manchester United v Oldham Athletic | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 1951 | Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Jan 1951 | Charlton Athletic v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Jan 1951 | Manchester United v Leeds United | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 10 Feb 1951 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 17 Feb 1951 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 24 Feb 1951 | Birmingham City v Manchester United | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 27 Oct 1951 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United | W | 0-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 Nov 1951 | Manchester United v Huddersfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.