Bobby Ferguson (footballer, born 1938)
Robert Burnitt Ferguson (8 January 1938 – 28 March 2018) was an English professional football player and manager. He was best known for his spell at Ipswich Town, as a coach and then manager, from 1970 to 1987. While at Ipswich, he was reserve team coach and first team coach in Bobby Robson's FA Cup and UEFA Cup-winning teams, and was appointed manager after Robson's exit.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Burnitt Ferguson | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Dudley, Northumberland, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 March 2018 (aged 80) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1962 | Newcastle United | 11 | (0) |
| 1962–1965 | Derby County | 121 | (0) |
| 1965–1969 | Cardiff City | 88 | (0) |
| 1969 | Barry Town | 23 | (2) |
| 1969–1970 | Newport County | 71 | (2) |
| Total | 291 | (2) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1969 | Barry Town | ||
| 1969–1970 | Newport County | ||
| 1982–1987 | Ipswich Town | ||
| 1987–1989 | Al-Arabi | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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