John Forrest (footballer) explained

John Forrest
Fullname:John Anthony Forrest
Birth Date:1947 10, df=y
Birth Place:Tottington, England
Currentclub:Rochdale (Chief scout)
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1966–1980
Clubs1:Bury
Caps1:430
Goals1:0
Years2:1973
Clubs2:Atlanta Apollos (loan)[1]
Caps2:17
Goals2:0
Years3:1981–1982
Clubs3:Macclesfield Town
Caps3:9
Goals3:0

John Anthony Forrest (born 9 October 1947 in Tottington, Lancashire, England) is an English former professional footballer.

Career

Playing

Forrest spent the majority of his career with Bury, where he played from 1966 to 1980.[2] He also spent the 1973 season Atlanta Apollos in the NASL where he made 17 appearances.[1]

Coaching

Forrest worked as a coach for Bury and was appointed chief scout of Rochdale in September 2007.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NASL-John Forrest.
  2. Book: Hugman , Barry J. . The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 . Queen Anne Press . 2005 . 215 . 1-85291-665-6 .
  3. News: Forrest joins Rochdale coaching. BBC Sport. 2007-09-04. 2007-09-04.