John Bird (footballer)

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John Bird
Personal information
Full nameJohn Charles Bird
Date of birth (1948-06-09) 9 June 1948
Place of birthDoncaster, England
Playing positionDefender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1967–1971Doncaster Rovers50(3)
1971–1975Preston North End166(9)
1975–1980Newcastle United87(5)
1980–1985Hartlepool United151(16)
Teams managed
1986–1988Hartlepool United
1988–1991York City
1994–1996Halifax Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948 in Doncaster, England) is an English former footballer and manager. John is now an artist

Bird's transfer from Preston North End to Newcastle United in 1975 prompted the resignation of Preston manager Bobby Charlton.[1][2] A week later, head coach and caretaker manager Nobby Stiles also resigned,[3] although he returned to the club as manager two years later.

Life after football

After leaving football, Bird pursued his interest in art full time, becoming a professional painter and gallery curator.[4]

Managerial stats

Team Nat From To Record
GWLDWin %
Hartlepool United England 1 November 1986 1 October 1988 9432352734.04
York City England 1 October 1988 23 October 1991 15546614829.67

References

  1. "Big Interview - John Bird". Leyland Guardian. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-08. 
  2. "Charlton wanted". The Glasgow Herald. 22 August 1975. p. 24. Retrieved 2011-02-08. 
  3. "Preston want Catterick". The Glasgow Herald. 26 August 1975. p. 22. Retrieved 2011-02-08. 
  4. "John Bird". All About Contemporary Art Gallery. 

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