Gary Parkinson is pictured above during the 1-0 defeat against Chelsea
in the 1990 Zenith Data Systems Cup Final.
Club Career: 194 League Apps. (+8 as sub), 5 goals
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| Middlesbrough: |
1985-1986 |
Played |
0 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1986-1987 |
Played |
46 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 3) |
| |
1987-1988 |
Played |
38 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1988-1989 |
Played |
36 |
Scored |
2 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1989-1990 |
Played |
41 |
Scored |
2 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1990-1991 |
Played |
10 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 2) |
| |
1991-1992 |
Played |
27 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1992-1993 |
Played |
4 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Premiership) |
Southend Utd.: (loan)
|
1992-1993 |
Played |
6 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
|
|
|
| Free transfer to Bolton Wanderers in 2/3/1993 |
In September 2010, whilst Head of Youth at Blackpool FC, Gary sadly suffered a severe brain stem stroke.
After initially being admitted to Intensive Care at Royal Bolton Hospital and then Salford Royal, Gary was
diagnosed with Locked-In Syndrome and given weeks to live.
The condition is one of almost paralysis apart
from eye movements, and means the sufferer is fully aware but unable to communicate verbally.
Thankfully
Gary has made great progress since 2010, and although he still remains paralysed, Parky returned back to
his specially modified home in 2012.
Gary still requires 24-hour care and the use of a wheelchair, but thanks
to donations and support from the PFA, he is able to receive regular speech therapy and physiotherapy.
You can read more about Locked-In Syndrome on his web site. www.garyparky.co.uk
Gary Parkinson also pictured in March 1990 playing for Middlesbrough, in the first season
of the Premiership. Photo G Herringshaw. ©