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Howard Wilkinson

British footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1943 · age 82

Howard Wilkinson is an English former footballer and manager. Despite having a low-profile playing career, Wilkinson embarked on a successful managerial career. He won the First Division championship in 1992 with Leeds United, the final season before the creation of the Premier League.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Boston United F.C.1971-197621934
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.1966-197112918
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.1962-1966223
Hallam F.C.
Sheffield United F.C.

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As FA Technical Director he was instrumental in the planning and development of English football's first National Football Centre. To date, he remains the last English manager to win the top-flight league in England. He later had spells as caretaker manager of the England senior and U21 teams.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1943 · age 82