COLIN ADDISON

'Colin Addison' (born May 18, 1940 in Taunton, Somerset) is an English former professional footballer and manager.
Addison has managed a wide variety of clubs in the UK, as well as in countries such as Spain, South Africa, Kuwait and Qatar. Notably he was the player-manager of Hereford United during their famous 1971-72 FA Cup run, which saw them defeat Newcastle United.

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Playing career

Managerial career

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Playing career

Addison was born in Taunton, Somerset but brought up in York, signing as a professional for York City in 1957. He played in the inside-forward position although, being a versatile player, he played in midfield as well during his career.
In his second season he scored 10 league goals helped York win promotion to the recently created Third Division but the Minstermen lasted only one season before being relegated and midway through the 1960-61 season he was transferred to First Division side Nottingham Forest for £12,000.
Addison was a regular at the City Ground scoring 62 goals in 160 league appearances, before being signed by Bertie Mee's Arsenal in 1966 for £45,000. His time at Highbury was less successful and, after poor performances on the pitch, he was sold in 1967 to Sheffield United who were subsequently relegated from the First Division.
In his final season at Bramall Lane the Blades won promotion back to the First Division but with his playing career winding down Addison left to join leading non-league side Hereford United as player-manager.

Managerial career

Addison arrived at Hereford United in October 1971, succeeding the legendary John Charles as player-manager. He inherited a decent group of players which he led through the club's most famous FA Cup run and ultimately election to the Football League.
In the Second Round, Addison and his team needed two replays to get past Northampton Town but it was worth the effort as a trip to top-flight Newcastle United awaited. After going 2-1 down in the tie, it was Addison who hit the 25-yard equaliser to take the Magpies to the return fixture at Edgar Street.
In front of a capacity crowd and on a quagmire of a pitch, Addison and Hereford unbelievably won 2-1 after extra time with Radford and George scoring. They went on to take West Ham United to another replay in the Fourth Round before eventually losing 3-1 at Upton Park.
Hereford were elected to the Football League at the end of Addison's first season as a manager, and the success continued the following season when Hereford finished as runners-up in Division Four.
Addison carried on playing until November 1973, when he retired after a broken leg, but continued as manager until 1974 when he left to manage South African side Durban City.
He returned to England in December 1975, joining Notts County as assistant to Ronnie Fenton. His next managerial position was at Newport County then of the Fourth Division before he reverted to assistant manager again, this time at West Brom.
Two poor seasons in charge at Derby County led to his sacking in early 1982 and Colin returned to Newport County for three years, leaving in May 1985 with Newport heading for financial meltdown and eventual closure. He then went abroad to the Middle East, and later to Spain where he took Celta Vigo into La Liga.
A second spell as West Brom assistant manager followed before he and Baggies manager Ron Atkinson left for Athletico Madrid in October 1988. However, Atkinson was sacked after only two months in charge and Addison took over. After Madrid he remained in Spain with Cádiz CF, and then had a second, less successful spell at Hereford United.
After another spell abroad, he managed a succession of lower league sides although he did manage in the Football League again, with Swansea City. His most recent position was in 2004, managing Barry Town.

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