Glynn Snodin
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Glynn Snodin is a former professional footballer who was recently an assistant manager at Leeds United. He is currently Assistant Manager for Leeds United
as a 16-year old in 1977 and remained with the club until June 1985 as they moved up and down between Divisions 4 and 3. At Doncaster he made over 300 appearances, many of them alongside his younger brother Ian
.
In June 1985 he was sold for £135,000 to First Division Sheffield Wednesday
, where he stayed for two seasons, playing 59 league games, and also reaching the FA Cup
semi-final in 1986, before another move took him down a division to Leeds United
(for a fee of £150,000) where unfortunately, his brother had already moved on. A whole-hearted and dependable player, he scored 13 goals in 116 appearances for Leeds, but found his chances limited by the arrival of Tony Dorigo
. In 1989–90 he was a fringe player as Leeds gained promotion to Division 1.
He then had periods on loan to Oldham Athletic
and Rotherham United
, before moving North of the border to join Joe Jordan
's Heart of Midlothian
in March 1992. During his time at Tynecastle he scored once in the UEFA Cup Vs Slavia Prague, to give Hearts a 4–2 victory which saw them progress 4–3 on aggregate. When Jordan left Tynecastle
Snodin returned South to join Barnsley
in July 1993, spending two seasons in the First Division, before a move to Gainsborough Trinity
, where he saw out his final years with the club, retiring in the summer of 1997.
under Mick Wadsworth
while he took his coaching badges. He followed Wadsworth to Scarborough
as youth team coach, before returning to his first club, Doncaster Rovers
as assistant manager to his brother Ian
.
In 2000, he joined the coaching staff at Charlton Athletic
as reserve team manager, leading them to the Reserve League title in 2004 and 2005. He completed his UEFA Pro Licence alongside George Burley
and in March 2006, Burley brought Snodin to Southampton
as first team coach.
In the 2007-06-01 press conference to reveal Nigel Worthington
as the new manager of Northern Ireland
, Snodin was made assistant manager and Fred Barber
was announced as coach. On 26 June 2007, he joined his former Charlton Athletic colleague Alan Curbishley
at West Ham United
http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=8645. When Curbishley left in September 2008 and Gianfranco Zola
was appointed in his place, Snodin was not retained on the coaching staff.
. Snodin is a cult figure with many Leeds United fans, due to the strong passion he has for the club and also the fact he regularly does the 'Leeds Salute'. Snodin was part of the Leeds management team who masterminded a 1–0 win away to Manchester United in the FA Cup 3rd round.
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
Playing career
He started his professional career at Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
as a 16-year old in 1977 and remained with the club until June 1985 as they moved up and down between Divisions 4 and 3. At Doncaster he made over 300 appearances, many of them alongside his younger brother Ian
Ian Snodin
Ian Snodin is a retired footballer most notable for playing for Doncaster Rovers and Everton. He also played for Leeds United, Sunderland, Oldham Athletic and Scarborough.-Early career:...
.
In June 1985 he was sold for £135,000 to First Division Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
, where he stayed for two seasons, playing 59 league games, and also reaching the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
semi-final in 1986, before another move took him down a division to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
(for a fee of £150,000) where unfortunately, his brother had already moved on. A whole-hearted and dependable player, he scored 13 goals in 116 appearances for Leeds, but found his chances limited by the arrival of Tony Dorigo
Tony Dorigo
Anthony Robert Dorigo is a retired English football player who played for Aston Villa, Chelsea, Leeds United and the England national side as a left-back.-Career:...
. In 1989–90 he was a fringe player as Leeds gained promotion to Division 1.
He then had periods on loan to Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
and Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, before moving North of the border to join Joe Jordan
Joe Jordan (footballer)
Joseph "Joe" Jordan is a Scottish football coach and former player and manager. He is currently first team coach for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, under manager Harry Redknapp....
's Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in March 1992. During his time at Tynecastle he scored once in the UEFA Cup Vs Slavia Prague, to give Hearts a 4–2 victory which saw them progress 4–3 on aggregate. When Jordan left Tynecastle
Tynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hearts. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of 17,420, which makes it the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland...
Snodin returned South to join 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...
in July 1993, spending two seasons in the First Division, before a move to Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
, where he saw out his final years with the club, retiring in the summer of 1997.
Coaching career
He became chief scout at Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
under Mick Wadsworth
Mick Wadsworth
Michael "Mick" Wadsworth is an English football coach and former player, who is currently the Manager at Football League One club Hartlepool United.-Playing career:...
while he took his coaching badges. He followed Wadsworth to Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
as youth team coach, before returning to his first club, Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
as assistant manager to his brother Ian
Ian Snodin
Ian Snodin is a retired footballer most notable for playing for Doncaster Rovers and Everton. He also played for Leeds United, Sunderland, Oldham Athletic and Scarborough.-Early career:...
.
In 2000, he joined the coaching staff at Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
as reserve team manager, leading them to the Reserve League title in 2004 and 2005. He completed his UEFA Pro Licence alongside George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burley is a Scottish football manager and former player and manager, formerly the manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. Burley had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player making 628 appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps...
and in March 2006, Burley brought Snodin to Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
as first team coach.
In the 2007-06-01 press conference to reveal Nigel Worthington
Nigel Worthington
Nigel Worthington is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and manager.He was manager of the Northern Ireland national team from 2007 until after their final Euro 2012 qualifying campaign match against Italy in October 2011.As a player, he was a left full back and occasional left...
as the new manager of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
, Snodin was made assistant manager and Fred Barber
Fred Barber
Frederick Barber is an English former goalkeeper who is currently the goalkeeping coach with Bolton Wanderers and with Northern Ireland.-Local club:...
was announced as coach. On 26 June 2007, he joined his former Charlton Athletic colleague Alan Curbishley
Alan Curbishley
Llewellyn Charles "Alan" Curbishley is an English football manager and former professional player....
at West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=8645. When Curbishley left in September 2008 and Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola, OBE, Ufficiale OMRI is a retired Italian footballer and manager, who most recently managed West Ham United from 2008 to 2010, after having been assistant manager of the Italy U-21 under Pierluigi Casiraghi...
was appointed in his place, Snodin was not retained on the coaching staff.
Return To Leeds United
On 2 February 2009, Snodin was appointed the new Assistant Manager of Leeds UnitedLeeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
. Snodin is a cult figure with many Leeds United fans, due to the strong passion he has for the club and also the fact he regularly does the 'Leeds Salute'. Snodin was part of the Leeds management team who masterminded a 1–0 win away to Manchester United in the FA Cup 3rd round.