Billy Askew
Billy Askew (born 2 October 1959 in Great Lumley (near Durham), England) is an English footballer best known for his career with Hull City. Askew attended Lord Lawson school in Birtley and began his career with Middlesbrough before joining Hull in 1982. A left-footed midfield dynamo, he was an integral part of the side's rise from the Fourth to Second Division in the 80s before leaving for Newcastle United in 1990. After a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town, he moved to Gateshead. In 1994, he moved to Waterford United where he made 3 appearances. After retiring from playing he was a publican in Hull. He is currently connected to the coaching staff at Darlington F.C. External links References English men's footballers Middlesbrough F.C. players Hull City A.F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players Waterford F.C. players Gateshead F.C. players English Football League players League of Ireland players Living people 1959 births Men's association football midfielders Footballers from County Durham