John Bird (footballer, born 1948), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Bird (footballer, born 1948)

English association football player and manager

Date of Birth: 09-Jun-1948

Place of Birth: Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Profession: association football manager, association football player, painter

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John Charles Bird (born 9 June 1948) is an English former professional footballer and manager. Bird's transfer from Preston North End to Newcastle United in 1975 prompted the resignation of Preston manager Bobby Charlton.
A week later, head coach and caretaker manager Nobby Stiles also resigned, although he returned to the club as manager two years later.