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Eric Webster

Eric Webster

English footballer and coach

For the Australian footballer, see Eric Webster (Australian footballer).

Eric Webster (24 June 1931 – 24 January 2016) was an English association football player and coach.

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Career

Playing career

Born in Manchester, Webster began his career with Ardwick Lads Club, before signing for Manchester City, where he made one appearance in the Football League.[1][2] After leaving Manchester City, Webster played with Ashton United, Hyde United, Macclesfield Town, Nantlle Vale, Pwllheli and Stalybridge Celtic.[2][3]

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Webster managed Stalybridge Celtic, Hyde United, Runcorn and Ashton United, before moving to Stockport County to become head groundsman and a coach, eventually becoming full manager between 1982 and 1985.[2][4]

He died on 24 January 2016.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "MANCHESTER CITY : 1946/47 - 2010/11". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. [2]
    "Eric Webster". Stockport County F.C. 20 March 2007.[permanent dead link]
  3. [3]
    "Player Profiles - W". Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  4. [4]
    "Oshor Williams pays tribute to Eric Webster".
  5. [5]
    "Eric Webster RIP". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.


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