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Parkin, Derek We played as kids on Chesters Avenue.
We lived in the Tennant block.
I used to call for you to play out!
Mum had triplets in the 60s.
How you doing Derek?
11-07-23 DAVID BARNWELL
Parkin, Derek Mr Parkin used to come to our school (Codsall Prep) and do footy training. Aged maybe 6 or 7, I remember scoring an own goal in front of him once and bursting into tears, but he was always supportive. It was him who really started my love / obsession with the game, which has led to some of the best and some of the very worst moments of my life. Thank you, Mr Parkin. I hope you are very well.
03-02-22 James (Jamie) Griffiths
Parkin, Derek I have read the comments with interest and have known Derek down here in the Wolverhampton and Telford area for 20 years or so after watching him at very regular intervals during his long playing career. I have spoken to him by phone this year and interviewed him for the www.wolvesheroes.com website I run with his long-time Wolves team-mate, John Richards. I am particularly interested in the comment above from David Barnwell because I wondered whether he was related to one of Derek's former managers at Wolves, John Barnwell. My email address is instone@blueyonder.co.uk - thank-you if you can reply!
04-10-20
Parkin, Derek Hi i used to hang around with Derek around longbenton .play football.etc Would be great for a catch up
07-09-20 Malcolm Wheatley
Ernest Dobson A very good friend of Derek at school and we used to live next to each other in Longbenton, Newcastle. A great footballer but also a great friend. Well done to you Derek for your great football life, that’s all you wanted to do play football. Best Wishes Ernie
23-08-20 Ernie Dobson MBE
Parkin, Derek Hello Derek.
Do you remember me?
Longbenton.
Chester's ave. Longbenton
Mum had triplets. Now 60. Years old!
We lived at the bottom flat.
Your mum and you top flat.
I remembered knocking on your door to see if you were coming out to play footie I was only 6!
But never forgotten you.
Regards david
05-08-20 David Barnwell
Parkin, Derek I played with Derek Parkin on school team and South Northumberland
05-07-20 Kenny Moore
Parkin, Derek I played with Derek Parkin on school team and South Northumberland
20-06-20 Kenny Moore
Parkin, Derek I remember calling on Derek at Longbenton while we were only 14 and playing for South Northumberland schoolboys, his ability was a lot higher than mine and his wonderful career shows that. we are talking 50 years ago where has the time gone
Parkin, Derek I was in Dereks class at School at Thomas Addison on Hailsham avenue and we were in the Football Team along with Dave Millar and Reg Whitehead in the early 60,s. Derek very often had a very strong tackle and was sharp and crisp and we all knew he was special. A great lad and I wish him and his family all the best.
Parkin, Derek I played with Derek on the back field every Sunday great lad at longbenton
