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]

Ken Knighton
Personal information
Full name Kenneth Knighton
Date of birth (1944-02-20) 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

  1. "Ken Knighton". TheStatCat. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  2. "Ken Knighton". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 12 April 2020.


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