Derek Fazackerley
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Derek William Fazackerley (born 5 November 1951 in Preston, England
) is a former English
footballer, who spent the majority of his career playing for Blackburn Rovers
.
's record of 529. Including cup games, he made a total 674 appearances for Rovers.
As a defender, he scored only 23 league goals but perhaps the most important came on 19 March 1973 against Bolton Wanderers
at Burnden Park
. It was the only goal of local derby game.
as a player and assistant manager. The long-term plan was for qualified coach Fazackerley to succeed Harry McNally
as manager, but he grew unhappy at the lack of progress at the club. He moved on in the summer of 1988 to York City
to assist ex-Rovers manager Bobby Saxton
. In February 1989, he joined Bury
where Martin Dobson
was manager and ended the season helping run the side after Dobson departed. This was his final playing season in professional football.
In May 1990, he became player-manager of Kumu in Finland
before moving to Newcastle United
as first team coach. He was involved in the England
setup as assistant manager under Kevin Keegan
, working alongside Les Reed
.
He has since coached at other clubs, including Blackburn, Bolton Wanderers
and Barnsley
.
He was a scout for Manchester City
and sat alongside Sven-Göran Eriksson
on the bench at City's matches during his only season in charge. His position at the club was placed under review following Sven-Göran Eriksson
's departure, and left in July after Mark Hughes
was appointed as manager.
On 11 December 2008, he was made the new first team coach at Football League One
side Huddersfield Town
, following the appointment of Lee Clark as manager.
On 4 October 2010, he was made the new assistant manager at Football League Championship
side Leicester City
, following the appointment of Sven-Göran Eriksson
as manager.
On 25 October 2011, First-team coach Derek Fazackerly has also left the club.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is a former English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer, who spent the majority of his career playing for Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
.
Playing career
Fazackerley made a record 596 League appearances for Blackburn in 17 years between 1969 and 1986, passing Ronnie ClaytonRonnie Clayton (footballer)
Ronald "Ronnie" Clayton was an English footballer who made nearly 600 appearances in the Football League playing for Blackburn Rovers. He was capped 35 times for England between 1955 and 1960, although he failed to score....
's record of 529. Including cup games, he made a total 674 appearances for Rovers.
As a defender, he scored only 23 league goals but perhaps the most important came on 19 March 1973 against Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
at Burnden Park
Burnden Park
Burnden Park was the home of English FA Premier League football club Bolton Wanderers who played home games here between 1895 and 1997. As well as hosting an FA Cup Final replay it was the scene of one of the greatest disasters in English football and the subject of an L. S...
. It was the only goal of local derby game.
Coaching career
In January 1987, he joined Chester CityChester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
as a player and assistant manager. The long-term plan was for qualified coach Fazackerley to succeed Harry McNally
Harry McNally
Harry McNally was a football player, coach and manager, noted for his spells as manager of Wigan Athletic and Chester City.-The Non-League Background:...
as manager, but he grew unhappy at the lack of progress at the club. He moved on in the summer of 1988 to York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
to assist ex-Rovers manager Bobby Saxton
Bobby Saxton
Robert "Bobby" Saxton is an English former footballer, manager and coach, now working as a scout for Sunderland F.C..-Biography:...
. In February 1989, he joined Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
where Martin Dobson
Martin Dobson
Martin Dobson, popularly known as "Sir Dobbo", was born on 14 February 1948 in Rishton, England. He is a former professional footballer and England international who played as a midfielder....
was manager and ended the season helping run the side after Dobson departed. This was his final playing season in professional football.
In May 1990, he became player-manager of Kumu in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
before moving to Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
as first team coach. He was involved in the England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
setup as assistant manager under Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE is a former international footballer and former manager of the England national football team and several English clubs, most notably Newcastle United....
, working alongside Les Reed
Les Reed (football coach)
Leswyn Reed is an English football coach and was the manager of Charlton Athletic, between 14 November and 24 December 2006. Reed was formerly Technical Director of the Football Association between 2002 and 2004...
.
He has since coached at other clubs, including Blackburn, Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
and Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
.
He was a scout for Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
and sat alongside Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
on the bench at City's matches during his only season in charge. His position at the club was placed under review following Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
's departure, and left in July after Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes
Leslie Mark Hughes, OBE , is a former Welsh international footballer. As an international footballer, he made 72 appearances and scored 16 goals....
was appointed as manager.
On 11 December 2008, he was made the new first team coach at Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
, following the appointment of Lee Clark as manager.
On 4 October 2010, he was made the new assistant manager at Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
, following the appointment of Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
as manager.
On 25 October 2011, First-team coach Derek Fazackerly has also left the club.