Full name John Charles Bird 1971–1975 Preston North End Name John Bird | Years Team Role Footballer 1967–1971 Doncaster Rovers | |
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Date of birth (1948-06-09) 9 June 1948 (age 67) | ||
Place of birth Doncaster, England | ||
John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948 in Doncaster, England) is an English former footballer and manager. John is now an artist
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.
Life after football
After leaving football, Bird pursued his interest in art full-time, becoming a professional painter and gallery curator.
References
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