Kenneth George Beamish was born on 25 August 1947 and is an English former football player, coach and manager.
12 Facts About Ken Beamish
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Ken Beamish started his career at Tranmere Rovers in 1965, and in six years at the club would make close to 200 appearances.
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Ken Beamish was the club's top scorer in two out of his six seasons.
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However, the management felt that Ken Beamish would offer more "bite" up front.
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Coach Ray Crawford stated that Ken Beamish's goals helped the club to get over the line and clinch promotion.
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Ken Beamish finished as top-scorer with twelve goals but was not included on an end-of-season trip to Spain as Clough was reportedly dissatisfied with his lack of balance and poise.
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Ken Beamish said that he discovered he had been transfer-listed from his neighbour, who had heard the news on the radio.
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Ken Beamish soon built a good understanding with strike partner Don Martin.
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Ken Beamish was a forward noted for his courage and aggression, though lacking in technical skill.
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Ken Beamish worked at Blackburn Rovers as a commercial manager from 1986 until his retirement in August 2012.
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Ken Beamish married Lesley, and in 1973 the couple were living with daughter Kirstie at Saltdean, Sussex.
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Ken Beamish later lived in Euxton and got involved with local charitable causes.