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He finished his league career by playing for AFC Bournemouth in 1987–1988.
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Career
During his time at Middlesbrough. he gained his first England cap. At Middlesbrough, Armstrong was noted for his remarkable durability – for many years he was ever-present in the #11 shirt, and as a testament to this was awarded a testimonial whilst aged only 25. He holds the Boro" record for most consecutive appearances with 305 consecutive league games and 358 consecutive games in all competitions between March 1972 and August 1980.
He joined in August 1981 and scored 15 league goals in his first season alongside Kevin Keegan, as the Saints led the table for most of the first three months of 1982 before finishing seventh.
He scored 15 league goals again. However, he was dropped from the team during the 1986-1987 season, scoring just once in 22 league games.
At the end of that season, he dropped down two divisions to sign for AFC Bournemouth, where he spent one season before retiring as a player. At, he had scored 59 league goals in six seasons.
He was Football Club"s Player of the Season in 1983–1984, and he also made three appearances for the England international team between 1980 and 1984.
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Nationality
United Kingdom