John Bird (footballer, born 1948)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Charles Bird | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1971 | Doncaster Rovers | 50 | (3) |
| 1971–1975 | Preston North End | 166 | (9) |
| 1975–1980 | Newcastle United | 87 | (5) |
| 1980–1985 | Hartlepool United | 151 | (16) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1986–1988 | Hartlepool United | ||
| 1988–1991 | York City | ||
| 1994–1996 | Halifax Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948) is an English former professional footballer and manager.
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.