Jeff Chandler (footballer, born 1959)
Jeffrey George Chandler (born 19 June 1959) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, making over 300 appearances in the Football League. Born in England, he won two caps for the Republic of Ireland. He began his career as an apprentice with Blackpool and went on to break into the first-team before joining First Division side Leeds United in 1979 for a fee of £100,000. He spent two seasons with Leeds before moving to Bolton Wanderers in 1981. He later played for Derby County, Mansfield Town and Cardiff City before retiring due to a severe knee injury.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeffrey George Chandler | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Blackpool | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1979 | Blackpool | 37 | (7) |
| 1979–1981 | Leeds United | 26 | (2) |
| 1981–1985 | Bolton Wanderers | 157 | (36) |
| 1985–1987 | Derby County | 46 | (9) |
| 1987 | → Mansfield Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 1987–1989 | Bolton Wanderers | 24 | (4) |
| 1989–1990 | Cardiff City | 25 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1979 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1979 | Republic of Ireland | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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