Born in Hull , Parkinson joined Ipswich Town as a trainee in 1976 after taking his A-level exams .
Born in Hull , Parkinson went on to make 71 reserve team appearances for the club , scoring 18 goals .
Born in Hull , Parkinson joined Ipswich Town as a trainee in 1976 after taking his A-level exams and went on to make 71 reserve team appearances for the club , scoring 18 goals .