- Ian Measham
Ian Measham (born
December 14 ,1964 inBarnsley ) was aprofessional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town, Lincoln City, Rochdale, Cambridge United, Burnley & Doncaster Rovers.Ian Measham started his football career at Huddersfield Town F.C., at the age of 16. He signed full terms with Huddersfield in 1982 and played for them for five years, which included two short loan spells at Lincoln City and Rochdale.
After, he left to play for Cambridge United in July 1986, where he spent two years, but only played for one season because of an injury. At Cambridge he was named player of the season, and has been mentioned in the book "Cambridge United - 101 Golden Greats" (number 70).
He then went on to sign for Burnley in 1988, and made 241 league and cup appearances, in a five season spell, where he won the 4th division with them.
In September 1993, he joined Doncaster Rovers, where he spent three seasons but his time was marred by a serious neck injury. This injury only allowed him to play 32 games for Doncaster and eventually forced his retirement in 1996.
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