Asa Hartford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Asa Hartford

Scottish footballer

Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1950

Place of Birth: Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom

Profession: association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Asa Hartford

  • Richard Asa Hartford (born 24 October 1950) is a Scottish former football player and coach.
  • He started his professional career with West Bromwich Albion.
  • His early progress led to a proposed transfer to Leeds United in November 1971, but this collapsed when a medical examination discovered a heart condition.
  • Hartford instead moved to Manchester City in 1974.
  • He helped City win the 1976 League Cup Final.
  • After a brief spell with Nottingham Forest, Hartford moved to Everton in 1979 and then had a second spell with Manchester City.
  • After playing for Fort Lauderdale Sun, Hartford joined Norwich City.
  • His shot resulted in the only goal of the 1985 League Cup Final. Hartford was also a regular in the Scotland national team, earning 50 caps between 1972 and 1982.
  • He was selected for the Scotland squads in the 1978 and 1982 World Cups.
  • Towards the end of his playing career, Hartford became a coach.
  • He was the player/manager of Stockport County and Shrewsbury Town.
  • Since retiring as a player, Hartford has worked in a variety of coaching and scouting roles.

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