Maxwell Francis Briggs (born 9 September 1948) is an English former professional footballer who played as a
midfielder
In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in t ...
or a
winger.
Briggs was born in 1948. His father had worked as a bricklayer. He signed for
Norwich City
Norwich City Football Club is a professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk, England. The club competes in the Championship, the second tier of English football. The club was founded in 1902. Since 1935, Norwich have played their h ...
under manager
Lol Morgan, initially playing as a winger before switching to playing as a midfielder under
Ron Saunders
Ronald Saunders (6 November 1932 – 7 December 2019) was an English football player and manager. He played for Everton, Tonbridge Angels, Gillingham, Portsmouth, Watford and Charlton Athletic during a 16-year playing career, before moving ...
. Briggs made 21 starts for Norwich in their promotion-winning
1971–72 season.
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Living people
1948 births
20th-century English sportsmen
English men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Men's association football wingers
English Football League players
Norwich City F.C. players
Oxford United F.C. players
Place of birth missing (living people)
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