John Bird (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Charles Bird | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Playing position | 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) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1986–1988 | Hartlepool United | ||
| 1988–1991 | York City | ||
| 1994–1996 | Halifax Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948 in Doncaster, England) is an English former footballer and manager.
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.
After leaving football, Bird pursued his interest in art full-time, becoming a professional painter and gallery curator.
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