Talbot, Brian

Brian Talbot

Clubs played for: Ipswich Town,Arsenal,Watford,Stoke City,West Bromwich Albion,Fulham & Aldershot.

Born: 1953

Birthplace: Ipswich

Position: Midfielder

Biography: A strong tackling midfield player he played in the Football League between 1972-92. In total he made 643 League appearances scoring 88 goals. Best known for his time at Ipswich Town & Arsenal he won the F A Cup in consecutive seasons 1978 & 1979 after moving to Arsenal from Ipswich Town. He won six full caps for England between 1977-80. After his playing days had ended he became manager of Hibernians in Malta for three years. In 1997 he became manager of Rushden & Diamonds where he stayed for seven years. After short spells as Manager of Oldham Athletic & Oxford United he returned to Malta to manage Marsaxlokk in 2006. After a spell at Blackburn Rovers as a scout he was approached by Fulham in 2011 to do a similar job. He is still at Fulham & scouts both at home & abroad.

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Talbot, Brian I had the pleasure of working with Brian in the early 1990s and have to say he was a brilliant person to work alongside and I remember fondly my time spent working with him. I went on to work with many folk in the game and Brian remains one of the nicest footballing folk it was my pleasure to know.
02-03-22 Stephen Birley

Talbot, Brian I once remember as kids about 10 years old, Brian joined us in a game in Christchurch Park. He dribbled the length of the field, rounded the keeper then did a forward roll backward (if you see what I mean) to head the ball over the line… I've never forgotten it....
28-08-20 Simon Underwood

Talbot, Brian Legend!


Talbot, Brian We were friends as kids in Rendlesham Road in the 50s


Talbot, Brian Our daughter's favourite player, she was mascot for the replay against Bristol Rovers in 1978 and has still got her football kit. That was a great year, being there at Wembley and lifting the cup.