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John William Coddington (born 16 December 1937, in Worksop) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Blackburn Rovers and Stockport County.[2] He played most of his career with Huddersfield Town, spending 14 years at Leeds Road between 1953 and 1967, before joining Blackburn Rovers and then Stockport County.

John Coddington

Personal information
Full name	John William Coddington
Date of birth	(1937-12-16) 16 December 1937 (age 84)
Place of birth	Worksop, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s)	Centre half
Youth career
1953–1955	Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1955–1967	Huddersfield Town	332	(17)
1967–1970	Blackburn Rovers	73	(3)
1970–1971	Stockport County	52	(0)
–	Great Harwood Town
1972–1973	Drogheda United	?	(?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Coddington along with ex Huddersfield player Les Massie signed for Drogheda United in January 1973 and made his League of Ireland debut on 4 February at Lourdes Stadium .

He later worked as a coach at Bradford City and Middlesbrough.[3]

Personal life

Coddington's grandson, Luke, also became a professional footballer, playing as a goalkeeper.[4]

References

External links

• John Coddington at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

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