Stan Brookes

Doncaster Rovers

After playing for the Doncaster Rovers Juniors, Brookes signed a professional contract with club, then in English Division 4, in February 1971. His debut came in a 1–0 home defeat to Barrow on 28 August 1971. His first goal came in the following season on 20 February in a 2–1 win at Chester City. In April 1975, he took over in goal in a game against Exeter City. Rovers were losing 2–0 at the time and came back to draw 3–3. He made a total of 263 League and Cup appearances, scoring 7 goals.

KV Mechelen

Along with fellow Brit Keith Coleman from West Ham, Brookes joined KV Mechelen of the Belgian Second Division for the 1977–78 season, managed by John Talbut. He stayed there for six seasons, including one in the First Division.

Brookes attended the Percy Jackson Grammar School, Doncaster, 1964 entrant.

Doncaster Rovers

Sheffield and Hallamshire County Cup winner 1975–76 KV Mechelen

Belgian Second Division play-offs winner 1980–81 Belgian Second Division winner 1982–83