Brian Wakefield: Amateur Goalkeeper Legend

Brian Wakefield, a legendary amateur goalkeeper from England, passed away at ninety-one. He was a star player in the early 1960s with Corinthian Casuals and earned a spot as reserve keeper for Great Britain at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He also played for clubs like Pegasus, Kingstonian AFC, Dulwich Hamlet, and Leyton Orient, all while maintaining his amateur status. Born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, Brian came from humble beginnings and excelled in football and academics. He attended Oxfords St Edmund Hall, where he played for the university team and captained the side to a win against Cambridge at Wembley. After university, Brian served in the RAF and later became a teacher at Sir William Herschel grammar school in Slough. He was a dedicated footballer, playing for Corinthian Casuals for forty years, managing the first team, and serving as honorary secretary. He was known for his sportsmanship and never received a yellow card throughout his career. Brian was married to Marjorie, who passed away this year, and they had two daughters. He was a true gentleman of the game and a reminder that sportsmanship still scores big.

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