| John Bird | |
| Fullname: | John Charles Bird |
| Birth Date: | 9 June 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Doncaster, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1967–1971 |
| Years2: | 1971–1975 |
| Years3: | 1975–1980 |
| Years4: | 1980–1985 |
| Clubs4: | Hartlepool United |
| Caps1: | 50 |
| Caps2: | 166 |
| Caps3: | 87 |
| Caps4: | 151 |
| Goals1: | 3 |
| Goals2: | 9 |
| Goals3: | 5 |
| Goals4: | 16 |
| Manageryears1: | 1986–1988 |
| Manageryears2: | 1988–1991 |
| Manageryears3: | 1994–1996 |
| Managerclubs3: | Halifax Town |
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.[1] [2] A week later, head coach and caretaker manager Nobby Stiles also resigned,[3] although he returned to the club as manager two years later.
After leaving football, Bird pursued his interest in art full-time, becoming a professional painter and gallery curator.[4]
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | |||||
| Hartlepool United | 1 November 1986 | 1 October 1988 | 94 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 34.04 | ||
| York City | 1 October 1988 | 23 October 1991 | 155 | 46 | 61 | 48 | 29.67 | ||