John Napier (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert John Napier | ||
| Date of birth | 23 September 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Lurgan, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1967 | Bolton Wanderers | 69 | (2) |
| 1967–1972 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 218 | (5) |
| 1972–1975 | Bradford City | 106 | (3) |
| 1975 | → Baltimore Comets (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 1975–1976 | Mossley | 24 | (1) |
| 1976 | → San Diego Jaws (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 1976–1978 | Bradford City | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 462 | (13) | |
| International career | |||
| Northern Ireland U23 | 2 | (0) | |
| 1966 | Northern Ireland | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1978 | Bradford City | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert John Napier (born 23 September 1946) is a Northern Irish former football centre half and manager, who currently teaches soccer in San Diego, California.