Trevor Cherry
English footballer and manager (1948-2020)
Trevor John Cherry (23 February 1948 – 29 April 2020) was an English footballer and manager. He played as a defender.
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Trevor John Cherry | ||
Date of birth | 23 February 1948 | ||
Place of birth | Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | ||
Date of death | 29 April 2020 | (aged 72)||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1963–1965 | Huddersfield Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1965–1972 | Huddersfield Town | 188 | (12) |
1972–1982 | Leeds United | 399 | (24) |
1982–1985 | Bradford City | 92 | (0) |
Total | 679 | (36) | |
National team | |||
1977 | England U21 | 1 | (0) |
1976–1980 | England | 27 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1982–1987 | Bradford City | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Cherry was born in Huddersfield. He played for Huddersfield Town, Leeds United and Bradford City. He made a total of 27 international caps for the England national team. He was the third England international to be shown a red card. He later managed Bradford City from 1982 to 1987. While he was manager, Valley Parade, Bradford's home ground, was the scene of a fire. 56 people died, with at least 265 injured.
Cherry died on 29 April 2020 at the age of 72.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Trevor Cherry, former Leeds and England defender, dies aged 72". The Guardian. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.