Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer and coach |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1949 |
| Age | 76 years (died on 22, Apr, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, England |
| Date of Death | 22/04/2026 |
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Personal Life
| Health Issues | Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2020 |
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Career
| Playing Career | Played for Buxton (1969-70, 33 goals), Blackburn Rovers (1970-1982, 350 games, 38 goals; Division Three Champions 1974-75) |
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| Coaching Career | Coach at Blackburn Rovers; scout as of 2011; caretaker manager for Blackburn Rovers (6 times), Blackpool (2008-2009) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Versatile midfield player | |
| 2. Most recent role: caretaker manager at Blackpool |