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.