Grahame Leslie McGifford (born 1 May 1955) is an English former footballer, who played at right-back for Huddersfield Town, Hull City, Port Vale and Northwich Victoria.
Career McGifford started his career with Huddersfield Town in 1972.99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History Manager Ian Greaves handed him his Second Division debut as a substitute in the 1972–73 season after which the "Terriers" were relegated into the Third Division. He made 17 appearances in 1973–74 and 24 appearances in 1974–75, as Bobby Collins's only season in charge at Leeds Road saw the club slip into the Fourth Division for the first time. McGifford lost his first-team place under new boss Tom Johnston and played only three games in 1975–76. McGifford started Hull City's opening match of the 1976–77 season, an Anglo-Scottish Cup tie against Middlesbrough, but suffered an injury that kept him out for several subsequent matches. By the time McGifford recovered, young full-back Peter Daniel had established himself in the side. He featured just once in the Second Division for Bobby Collins's "Tigers". He departed Boothferry Park for Vale Park in June 1977, when he dropped down a division to sign for Port Vale. A regular in the first half of the 1977–78 season, he made 20 league and seven cup appearances for the "Valiants", keeping his first-team place despite manager Roy Sproson being replaced by Bobby Smith. However, McGifford suffered a serious knee injury in December 1977, and was given a free transfer in May 1978 to Northern Premier League side Northwich Victoria. He later entered the finance industry and took up residence in Stockport.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHuddersfield Town1972–73Second Division100000101973–74Third Division16000101701974–75Third Division22010102401975–76Fourth Division30000030Total4201020450Hull City1976–77Second Division10001020Port Vale1977–78Third Division2004030270Career total6305060740
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