Barry Silkman, (born 29 June, 1952 in Stepney) is a former professional footballer who had a brief career in midfield at Manchester City in 1979 and a longer career at Leyton Orient (1981-1985). He also played for Hereford United (1974-1976), Crystal Palace (1976-1978), Plymouth Argyle (1978-1979), Luton Town (on loan 1979), Brentford (1980), Queens Park Rangers (1980-1981), Southend United (1985-1986) and Crewe Alexandra (1986). Wikipedia
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Silkman was groomed by Malcolm Allison at Plymouth Argyle; MCFC paid for him in instalments as he had a knee injury. www.uit.no/mancity/players/old/silkman.html