John_Bird_(footballer,_born_1948)

John Bird (footballer, born 1948)

John Bird (footballer, born 1948)

English footballer and manager

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

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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]

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References

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