Geoff Barnsley

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Geoffrey Robert Barnsley (born December 9, 1935 in Bilston) was an English professional football goalkeeper.

Geoff Barnsley began his career as a junior at West Bromwich Albion, turning professional in December 1952, with his only league appearance for the Baggies coming in the 1954-55 season. In June 1957 he moved to Plymouth Argyle, playing 132 league games before moving to Norwich City for a fee of £2,000 in May 1961. After only 8 league games for Norwich, he returned to Devon, signing for Torquay United in December 1962 as understudy to Torquay goalkeeper Terry Adlington. Adlington was an ever-present in the 1962-63 season, Barnsley having to wait until September 7, 1963 for his Torquay debut, a 1-0 victory at home to Rochdale. He made just 6 appearances for Torquay and subsequently left for non-league Dudley Town.