John Bird (footballer, born 1948)
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John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948) is an English former professional footballer and manager.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Charles Bird[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1948-06-09) 9 June 1948 (age 75)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Doncaster, England[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1967–1971 | Doncaster Rovers | 50 | (3) |
1971–1975 | Preston North End | 166 | (9) |
1975–1980 | Newcastle United | 87 | (5) |
1980–1985 | Hartlepool United | 151 | (16) |
Managerial career | |||
1986–1988 | Hartlepool United | ||
1988–1991 | York City | ||
1994–1996 | Halifax Town | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Bird's transfer from Preston North End to Newcastle United in 1975 prompted the resignation of Preston manager Bobby Charlton.[2][3] A week later, head coach and caretaker manager Nobby Stiles also resigned,[4] although he returned to the club as manager two years later.