Graham Anthony Fenton (born 22 May 1974 in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear) is an English former professional footballer and manager of North Shields.As a player he played as a midfielder, notably played in the Premier League for Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City, as well as in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion, Walsall, Stoke City, Blackpool and Darlington. He also spent a year in Scotland with St. Mirren before later playing for Non-league Blyth Spartans. He was also capped once by England at under-21 level. He took over as manager of North Shields on 6 April 2012.