Jack Mansell facts for kids
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Jack Mansell in 1961
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jack Mansell | ||
| Date of birth | August 22, 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Salford, Lancashire, England | ||
| Date of death | March 19, 2016 (aged 88) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1948–1952 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 116 | (9) |
| 1952–1953 | Cardiff City | 24 | (0) |
| 1953–1958 | Portsmouth | 134 | (7) |
| National team | |||
| England B | 2 | (0) | |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1961–1962 | Blauw-Wit Amsterdam | ||
| 1964–1965 | Stormvogels Telstar | ||
| 1965–1967 | Rotherham United | ||
| 1968 | Boston Beacons | ||
| 1969–1972 | Reading | ||
| 1974–1975 | Galatasaray | ||
| 1979 | Bahrain | ||
| 1980–1981 | Israel | ||
| 1982–1983 | Maccabi Haifa | ||
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Jack Mansell was a talented British professional footballer and coach. He was born on August 22, 1927, in Salford, England. Jack passed away on March 19, 2016, at the age of 88.
He played as a defender, often a fullback, for several well-known clubs. These included Brighton & Hove Albion, Cardiff City, and Portsmouth. After his playing career, Jack became a respected football coach. He worked with many teams, both in England and abroad.
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Jack Mansell's Football Journey
Playing Days
Jack Mansell started his football journey in the youth team at Manchester United. He then became a professional player. He was known for playing as a fullback, which is a defensive position. Fullbacks help protect their team's goal. They also support attacks down the sides of the field.
Jack played in 274 matches in the Football League. He scored 9 goals for Brighton & Hove Albion. He also scored 7 goals for Portsmouth. He was a key player for these teams during his time there. He even played two games for the England B team.
Becoming a Coach
After he stopped playing, Jack Mansell moved into coaching. He first joined the coaching staff at Sheffield Wednesday. This was the start of a long and successful coaching career. He managed many different clubs over the years.
His longest time as a manager was with Reading. He led the team for three years, from 1969 to 1972. He helped develop many players during his time there.
Coaching Around the World
Jack Mansell also coached teams in different countries. He worked with Blauw-Wit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He also coached the Boston Beacons in the United States. This gave him experience with different styles of football.
Later, he coached national teams. He managed the Bahrain national team in 1979. He then coached the Israel national team from 1980 to 1981. In 1982, he became the coach for Maccabi Haifa in Israel. His international experience showed his wide knowledge of the sport.
His Legacy
Jack Mansell was a dedicated person throughout his life. He contributed greatly to football, both as a player and a coach. He passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016. He is remembered for his long career in the sport.
