Derek Owen

Who is Derek Owen?

Derek Owen is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made seven appearances in The Football League.

Started at [Ellesmere Port Town] in 1956 and at the same time joined Liverpool Youth team in 1956.Signed by Liverpool F.C. from [Ellesmere Port] in 1957. Played for England Youth team in 1957. Signed by Chester from Liverpool F.C. in 1958, he made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw at Walsall on 11 September 1958. He became the third Chester goalkeeper to appear for the first team that season after Brian Biggins and Keith Griffiths, but new signing Ron Howells was to become regular keeper from the next game and Owen did not reappear until the final match of the 1959–60 season against Southport. In seasons 1958-1959 and 1959-1960 he represented the Cheshire County Amateur team that won back to back Northern Counties Amateur Championships.

In 1960–61 Owen managed five league appearances and one FA Cup outing as he played second fiddle to Bill Brown. He did not play for the club again and moved on to Tranmere Rovers.