John_Cockerill_(footballer)
John Cockerill (footballer)
English footballer and manager
John Cockerill (born 12 July 1961) is an English former professional football player and manager.
He played as a midfielder from 1980 until 1992 notably for Grimsby Town. He also played for Lincoln City, Boston Town, Grantham Town, King's Lynn, Alfreton Town and Stafford Rangers. Cockerill went on to join the coaching staff at Grimsby Town and held various positions from 1992 until 2001. He was the club's caretaker manager on three occasions.