John Cockerill (footballer)

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fullname = John Cockerill
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1961|7|12
cityofbirth = Cleethorpes
countryofbirth = England
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position = Midfield (Retired)
years = 1980
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1982
1983-84
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1988-92
clubs = Lincoln City
Boston United
Lincoln City
Grantham Town
King's Lynn
Alfreton Town
Stafford Rangers
Grimsby Town
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107 (19)
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manageryears = 1994
1996
2000
managerclubs = Grimsby Town (Caretaker)
Grimsby Town (Caretaker)
Grimsby Town (Caretaker)

:"For the 19th century businessman, see John Cockerill"

John Cockerill (born 12 July, 1961 in Cleethorpes, England) is a former professional football player and manager. He is the son of Ron and brother of Glenn Cockerill, both also professional footballers. The end of his career came with a broken leg in 1991 against Bristol City, despite trying to regain full fitness, Cockerill never played another game.

After two abortive attempts at Lincoln City, Cockerill had a spell in the RAF and as a lorry driver, whilst continuing to play non-league football. In 1988 he was signed by Grimsby from Stafford Rangers for £21,500. [ [http://grimsbytown.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=909&stid=8265949&p=2 Electronic Fishcake Player Profile] ]

The highlight of his playing career with Grimsby, was the two goals he scored in 1991 against Exeter City in the last game of the season to secure promotion to Division Two.

John has been caretaker manager of Grimsby on three separate occasions, stepping up from assistant manager, but left the club after missing out on the top job for a third time. In addition to these roles he was also at various times Football in the Community Coach, Youth Coach and Reserve Team Manager.

Honours

Grimsby Town

*Division Four runners up, Promoted: 1990
*Division Three 3rd place, Promoted: 1991

External links

* [http://www.thegingerbreads.co.uk/gtfcstats/player.php?id=814 Grantham Town Player profile]
* [http://photos.empics.com/g42/p34/206678.htm Empics photo page]

References