Southport FC pay tribute to former player Darren Beckford, who has died aged 59
Southport FC have paid tribute to former player Darren Beckford, who died on Sunday, 8 November, aged 59.
Beckford made one appearance for Southport, coming on as a substitute in a Spalding Cup tie at Leek Town on 7 October 1997. He scored Southport’s goal in a 3-1 defeat.
It was a brief spell late in a career that included more than 300 Football League appearances. Beckford made 167 of those appearances for Port Vale, scoring 67 goals, and also played for Norwich City and Oldham Athletic.
He began his professional career with Manchester City before establishing himself at Port Vale. The Staffordshire club described him as one of its most memorable forwards, while Oldham also paid tribute following news of his death.
Southport FC said: “Our condolences go out to all of Darren’s family and friends.”
