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John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948) is an English former professional footballer and manager.

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.

Life after football

After leaving football, Bird pursued his interest in art full-time, becoming a professional painter and gallery curator.[5]

Managerial stats

Team Nat From To Record
G W L D Win %
Hartlepool United England 1 November 1986 1 October 1988 94 32 35 27 34.04
York City England 1 October 1988 23 October 1991 155 46 61 48 29.67

References

  1. ^ a b c "John Bird". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Big Interview – John Bird". Leyland Guardian. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Charlton wanted". The Glasgow Herald. 22 August 1975. p. 24. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Preston want Catterick". The Glasgow Herald. 26 August 1975. p. 22. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  5. ^ "John Bird". All About Contemporary Art Gallery.

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