Kirkup, Joe

Joe Kirkup

Clubs played for: West Ham United, Chelsea, Southampton. (1958-1973).

Born: 1939

Birthplace: Hexham

Position: Full-back

Biography: The former England Under 23 international was a cultured player who was bought to add some maturity to defence. He was a substitute in the 1967 FA Cup Final but largely remained out of favour until Dave Sexton replaced Tommy Docherty as manager. Ran a pub in Alton, then owned Sports shop in Cranleigh before opening his own newsagents in Ewell, Surrey. Has now retired to the South of France.

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Kirkup, Joe What a thrill to work with this wonderful modest man. I often delighted watching him play for Chelsea and still marvel at his wonderful goal for Southampton at Highbury. Imagine my delight to find myself working alongside him after he retired from football. I hope he keeps well and looks after himself.
11-07-22 Diane

Kirkup, Joe Joe went to school with my cousins at Warden near Hexham. Used to meet up regularly whenever he played in the North East. Brother lived about 10 miles from us in Stocksfield.
17-03-22 Colin Appleby

Kirkup, Joe One of my best friends at school is the brother of Joes wife. Joe would often be at Jills parents house in East Ham when I used to go round after
School with her brother Robert.
02-10-21 Alan Jones

Kirkup, Joe Joe. i still remember having lunch with my father ,yourself and john bond before a game at a cafe upstairs round the corner of the ground. i was about 13/14. it was a boys dream to meet with players and ive always remembered even to today, If ever you read this i wish you all the very best and thank you, how different it is today.
29-12-20 colin houghton

Kirkup, Joe His post soccer details do not in any way match other entries on the web.