Bowker, Keith

Birth Date

18th April 1951

Birthplace

West Bromwich, Staffordshire

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

Originally joining the club from Birmingham City in 1973, Keith Bowker made 212 league appearances (66 goals) for Exeter City split almost evenly either side of a short spell with Cambridge United. He later appeared for Torquay United ahead of playing and managing in Westcountry non-league football.   

He started his career at Birmingham City as an apprentice and featured in the team that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup. He became a full professional with Birmingham (then a top-tier  side) in August 1968. Reaching first team level, Keith made 21 league appearances scoring five goals. 

Arriving at St James’ Park on the same day as Peter Hatch in  December 1973, he made his  Grecians debut in front of just 693 spectators at Workington. Staying until May 1976, he netted 38 league goals in 110 appearances before signing for Cambridge United for a fee of £10,000.  After a short spell on loan with Northampton, Keith returned to Exeter City in August 1977 and was to score another 28 times in a further 102 league outings for the Grecians.

His final Football League club was Torquay United, whom he joined in August 1980, where he featured in 53 league matches scoring nine goals. He then turned out for Bideford before becoming manager of Taunton Town until 1993. He later worked for the Royal Mail in Exeter.

Appearances

Exeter City league games only

203

Appearances as Substitute

9

Goals

66

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