Mike Astbury

Mike Astbury

Personal information
Full name	Michael John Astbury
Date of birth	22 January 1964 (1964-01-22) (age 47)
Place of birth	Kippax, West Yorkshire, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	Retired
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1980–1986	York City	48	(0)
1986	→ Peterborough United (loan)	4	(0)
1986–1987	Darlington	38	(0)
1987–1988	Chester City	5	(0)
1988–1989	Chesterfield	8	(0)
1989	Gainsborough Trinity
1989-91	Sliema Wanderers
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:56, 30 July 2008 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Michael John 'Mike' Astbury (born January 22, 1964), Kippax, West Yorkshire) also known as Mick Astbury^[1] was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for five Football League clubs.

Playing career

Astbury became York’s youngest ever goalkeeper when, as a 16–year old, he played in goal during City’s 1–1 draw at AFC Bournemouth in the 1980–81 season.^[2] He had spells in and out of the side over the next few years, with one of the highlights being playing in goal when York surprisingly knocked Arsenal out of the 1984–85 FA Cup, where some brave goalkeeping from Astbury kept City in the game before their late winner.^[2]

He moved to Peterborough United on loan in January 1986, two months before signing permanently for Darlington. Astbury moved on again in July 1987 to Chester City. Unfortunately injured shortly after arriving,^[1] Astbury had to wait until December 1987 for his first-team debut. He played in five successive games during the month but was never picked again, as Billy Stewart became the regular goalkeeper for the club.

Astbury was released at the end of the season and joined Chesterfield, where just eight league appearances were made in a relegation season from Football League Division Three. That marked the end of Astbury’s professional career as he joined non–league side Gainsborough Trinity.^[3] He later emigrated to play in the United States.^[2]

Honours

As a player

York City

• Fourth Division Title winner: 1983–84

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. pp. 104. ISBN 1-874427-52-6. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} "City’s keepers 1970-94". York City South. http://www.yorkcitysouth.co.uk/xdb-kp0104.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-18. 
3. ^ "Chesterfield 1946/47-2006/07". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/chesterfield/chesterfield.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-18. 

External links

• York City goalkeepers 1970-94

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Name	Astbury, Mike
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Date of birth	1964-01-22
Place of birth	Kippax, West Yorkshire, England
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