John Mortimore (footballer)

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John Mortimore (born 23 September 1934) is a retired English footballer who played in midfield for Chelsea between 1956 and 1965. He played 279 games, scoring 10 goals and winning the League Cup with the club in 1965.

He also had spells as manager at Portsmouth and Benfica and coaching roles at Chelsea and Southampton, where he is now Club President.

In Benfica, he won the National Championship in 1976-77 and 1986-87, and the Cup of Portugal, in 1986 and 1987.

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Flag of Hungary Pal Csernai		 Cup of Portugal Winning Coach
1985-86		 Succeeded by
Flag of England John Mortimore
Preceded by
Flag of England John Mortimore		 Cup of Portugal Winning Coach
1986-87		 Succeeded by
Flag of Yugoslavia Tomislav Ivic
Preceded by
Flag of Portugal Artur Jorge		 Portuguese SuperCup Winning Coach
1985-86		 Succeeded by
Flag of Portugal Artur Jorge
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