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John Bird

John Bird, local artist now, played for Rovers and also Newcastle as a centre half. His family hail from Rossington.

John was born Wednesday, 9th June 1948.

Doncaster Rovers: 1966-1969 Played 15 Scored 0 goals
1969-1970 Played 10 Scored 0 goals
1970-1971 Played 25 Scored 3 goals

Transferred March 1971

Preston North End: 1970-1971 Played 7 Scored 0 goals
1971-1972 Played 42 Scored 1 goal
1972-1973 Played 41 Scored 0 goals
1973-1974 Played 28 Scored 2 goals
1974-1975 Played 46 Scored 6 goals
1975-1976 Played 2 Scored 0 goals

Transferred August 1975

Newcastle Utd: 1975-1976 Played 20 Scored 1 goal
1976-1977 Played 5 Scored 0 goals
1977-1978 Played 26 Scored 1 goal
1978-1979 Played 27 Scored 3 goals
1979-1980 Played 9 Scored 0 goals

Transferred to Hartlepool in July 1980


(Thanks to Ken Cunningham)

Click for John's official web site

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