John Bird Sports manager

John Charles Bird 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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Bird John Charles
Birth dateJune 09, 1948
Birth place
England , Doncaster

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Football manager

club
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Hartlepool United F.C.
York City F.C.
position
Defender (association football)
teams
Preston North End F.C.
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Hartlepool United F.C.
Newcastle United F.C.

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