| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian John Painter | ||
| Date of birth | 28 December 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1982–1986 | Stoke City | 113 | (20) |
| 1986–1987 | Coventry City | 3 | (0) |
| Total | 116 | (20) | |
| National team | |||
| 1986 | England U21 | 1 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1998–2002 | Stafford Rangers | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Ian John Painter (born 28 December 1964 in Wolverhampton, England) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Coventry City and Stoke City. He made 113 appearances for Stoke.[1]
Ian Painter graduated from Stoke's youth system at the Victoria Ground making his debut one day before his 18th birthday against Everton in 1982. He became a key player for Stoke at a time when the club was struggling both on and off the field, he earned a England under 21 call up in 1983 and also became the clubs top scorer in the 1984-85 season. However Stoke were relegated with just 17 points and new manager Mick Mills decided Painter was surplus to requirements and let him join Coventry City. His time at Coventry was overshadowed by injuries and made only three appearances before he decided to retire from football. He spent four years in non-league before he became a part-time coach whilst also owing a sports shop in Womborne. He became manager of non-league side Bilston United in 1995.
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