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The basics
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Footballer and manager
Places
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Doncaster
Age
76 years
The details (from wikipedia)
Biography
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. A week later, head coach and caretaker manager Nobby Stiles also resigned, 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.
Managerial stats
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
| Hartlepool United |  | 1 November 1986 | 1 October 1988 | 94 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 34.04 |
| York City | | 1 October 1988 | 23 October 1991 | 155 | 46 | 61 | 48 | 29.67 |
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Notable English Sports officials
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Association football players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Association football managers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable English Painters
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
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