John Kerr (footballer, born 1959) explained

John Kerr
Birth Date:23 November 1959
Birth Place:Birkenhead, England
Death Place:France
Position:Centre forward
Height:5 ft 11 in[1]
Years1:1978–1983
Clubs1:Tranmere Rovers
Caps1:154
Goals1:38
Years2:1983–1984
Clubs2:Bristol City
Caps2:14
Goals2:4
Years3:1984–1985
Clubs3:Stockport County
Caps3:47
Goals3:16
Years4:1985
Clubs4:Bury
Caps4:31
Goals4:4

John Kerr (23 November 1959 – 4 June 2006) was an English footballer who played at centre forward for Tranmere Rovers, Bristol City, Stockport County and Bury. He made 181 appearances for Tranmere, of which 154 were in the Football League, and scored 45 goals.

He subsequently worked as a youth coach at Walsall and Academy Manager at Cardiff City. He died suddenly while on holiday in France with his family.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 102 . 978-0-356-14354-5.
  2. News: Mourners pay tribute to academy boss Kerr . Phillips . Terry . 21 June 2006 . . 22 April 2018 . TheFreeLibrary.