Graham Ricketts
# Graham Ricketts

Graham Anthony Ricketts (30 July 1939 – 2000) is a former footballer who played as a wing half for Bristol Rovers, Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, and Peterborough United. He was also an England Youth international.

## Club career

Ricketts began his career at Bristol Rovers, moving to Stockport County in 1961.

### Doncaster Rovers

He was signed in July 1964 by English fourth division club Doncaster Rovers, his debut being in a 5–2 defeat at Bradford Park Avenue on 22 August 1954.

### Peterborough United

He was sold for £2,500 to Peterborough United of the English third division in March 1968. His first game was against Stockport County on 9 March 1968, and his first goal was in a 1–1 draw at Shrewsbury Town a week later.

At the end of the 1969–70 season, Ricketts left to play for King's Lynn, and later played for March Town United and Yaxley.

## International career

Ricketts was an England youth international, playing in 4 matches in February and March 1956.

## Personal life

His grandson, Joe Burgess, played as a defender for Peterborough United, Histon, Fleetwood Town, Ilkeston, and Boston United.

