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.
Life after football After leaving football, Bird pursued his interest in art full-time, becoming a professional painter and gallery curator.
Managerial stats TeamNatFromToRecordGWLDWin %Hartlepool United1 November 19861 October 19889432352734.04York City1 October 198823 October 199115546614829.67
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