Ken Knighton
Ken Knighton (born 20 February 1944)[1] is an English former footballer, coach and manager. He is most well known for his spell as manager at Sunderland during which time the club was promoted to the First Division.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kenneth Knighton | ||
Date of birth | 20 February 1944 | ||
Place of birth | Darton, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1960–1966 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 16 | (0) |
1966–1968 | Oldham Athletic | 45 | (4) |
1968–1969 | Preston North End | 62 | (3) |
1969–1971 | Blackburn Rovers | 70 | (11) |
1971–1973 | Hull City | 80 | (9) |
1973–1976 | Sheffield Wednesday | 76 | (2) |
Total | 349 | (29) | |
Teams managed | |||
1979–1981 | Sunderland | ||
1981–1982 | Orient | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
References
- "Ken Knighton". TheStatCat. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- "Ken Knighton". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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