John Gregory facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | John Charles Gregory | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1972-1977 1977-1979 1979-1981 1981-1985 1985-1989 1990 1990 |
Northampton Town Aston Villa Brighton & Hove Albion Queens Park Rangers Derby County Plymouth Argyle Bolton Wanderers |
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| 1983-84 | England | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1989-1990 1990 1996-1998 1998-2002 2002-2003 2006-2007 |
Portsmouth Plymouth Argyle Wycombe Wanderers Aston Villa Derby County Queens Park Rangers |
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John Gregory is an English footballer who became a manager. He played as a midfielder and even represented the England national team.
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John Gregory's Playing Career
John Gregory started his football journey in 1972 with Northampton Town. He played there for five years, showing his skills as a midfielder. He was a regular player, appearing in many games for the club.
After Northampton, he moved to Aston Villa in 1977. This was a step up to the top division of English football. He spent two seasons with Aston Villa before joining Brighton & Hove Albion in 1979.
Playing for Queens Park Rangers
In 1981, John Gregory signed for Queens Park Rangers (QPR). This was a very successful period for him. He helped QPR win the Second Division title in the 1982-83 season. This meant they were promoted to the top league.
He continued to play for QPR in the First Division. He was known for his energy and ability to score goals from midfield. He played over 150 games for QPR during his time there.
Later Playing Years
After QPR, John Gregory joined Derby County in 1985. He helped Derby get promoted twice, moving them from the Third Division to the First Division. This showed his leadership and experience on the field.
Towards the end of his playing career, he had short spells at Portsmouth, Plymouth Argyle, and Bolton Wanderers. He retired from playing in 1990.
International Football for England
John Gregory had the honor of playing for the England national team. He earned 6 caps (appearances) for his country between 1983 and 1984. Playing for your country is a big achievement for any footballer.
John Gregory's Managerial Career
After hanging up his boots as a player, John Gregory moved into football management. He started his managerial career at Portsmouth in 1989.
Managing Aston Villa
One of his most notable managerial roles was at Aston Villa, where he had also played. He managed the club from 1998 to 2002. During his time as manager, Aston Villa reached the FA Cup final in 2000. They also had strong finishes in the Premier League.
Other Managerial Roles
John Gregory also managed other clubs like Plymouth Argyle, Wycombe Wanderers, Derby County, and Queens Park Rangers. He brought his experience from playing to his coaching roles, trying to build successful teams.
He later managed clubs outside England, including teams in Israel and India. This shows his wide experience in different football environments.
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See also
In Spanish: John Gregory para niños
