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John Lyall
Former professional association footballer and manager (1940-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 66
John Angus Lyall was an English footballer and manager primarily known for his 34 years at West Ham United. He played for the club as a youth, then as a first-team player before injury cut short his career. He then joined the coaching staff, before becoming the manager of the senior team in 1974.
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Close ties
Bobby Moore Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1963
Geoff Hurst Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1963
Martin Peters Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1963
Phil Woosnam Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1962
Ronnie Boyce Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1963Ken Brown Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1963
- John Bond Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1959-1963
- Martin Britt Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1961-1963
- Lawrie Leslie Teammate at West Ham United F.C., 1961-1963
Career 2
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
West Ham United F.C.1959-1963310
England U18195710
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About this person
He stayed in that role until 1989. He subsequently went on to manage Ipswich Town from 1990 to 1994.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2006 · aged 66