Ian Bowyer
Encyclopedia
Ian Bowyer is a former English
footballer
who spent much of his career at Nottingham Forest
, and was part of their European Cup
victories in 1979 and 1980
. He has also had spells as a coach and manager. His son Gary
was also a footballer, but is now reserve team manager at Blackburn Rovers.
, when they defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1. His last game for City was on 1 May 1971 against Tottenham Hotspur. For the following season he moved to Orient
.
In 1973 Bowyer moved to Nottingham Forest. During his first spell at the club he enjoyed European Cup success in 1979
and 1980
, and a League Cup winners medal in 1978
(playing in both the original game and replay) and the league title in 1978, just one year after promotion.
He left Forest in January 1981 to join Sunderland
, debuting for them on 28 January 1981 against Manchester United. However, the following year he re-joined Forest and went on to make another 200 league appearances for them, finishing with a total of 564 Forest senior games (96 goals).
as a player-manager in July 1987, succeeding John Newman as manager three months later. He led Hereford to Welsh Cup
glory in 1990 before leaving the club. He finished his playing career at Grantham Town
.
In 1994 he became assistant manager to Peter Shilton
at Plymouth Argyle
, and he later moved to Rotherham United
until September 1996. He later became a coach at Birmingham City
.
He returned to Forest as coach in 2002, and stayed for three years. In 2006 he was appointed assistant manager to Paul Hart
at Rushden & Diamonds, and he later scouted for Portsmouth
.
England
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footballer
Football (soccer)
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who spent much of his career at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
, and was part of their European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
victories in 1979 and 1980
European Cup 1979-80
The season 1979–80 of the European Cup football club tournament was won by defending champions Nottingham Forest in the final against Hamburg. The winning goal was scored by John Robertson, who drilled the ball into the corner of the Hamburg net from outside the penalty area...
. He has also had spells as a coach and manager. His son Gary
Gary Bowyer
Gary Bowyer is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back. He is now active as a football coach.-Early and personal life:Gary Bowyer was born on 26 June 1971 in Manchester...
was also a footballer, but is now reserve team manager at Blackburn Rovers.
Playing career
He started his career at Manchester City and came on as a substitute for them in the 1970 Football League Cup Final1970 Football League Cup Final
The 1970 Football League Cup Final took place on 7 March 1970 at Wembley Stadium with an attendance of 97,963. It was the tenth Football League Cup final and the fourth to be played at Wembley...
, when they defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1. His last game for City was on 1 May 1971 against Tottenham Hotspur. For the following season he moved to Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
.
In 1973 Bowyer moved to Nottingham Forest. During his first spell at the club he enjoyed European Cup success in 1979
1979 European Cup Final
The 1979 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Olympiastadion, Munich, on 30 May 1979, that saw Nottingham Forest of England defeat Malmö FF of Sweden 1–0.-Background:...
and 1980
1980 European Cup Final
The 1980 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, on 28 May 1980, that saw Nottingham Forest of England defeat Hamburg of Germany 1–0. In the 21st minute, John Robertson squeezed a shot past Hamburg keeper Rudolf Kargus for the only goal of the game, to...
, and a League Cup winners medal in 1978
1978 Football League Cup Final
The 1978 Football League Cup Final was the eighteenth League Cup final, and was contested between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The initial match resulted in a 0–0 draw at Wembley Stadium on 18 March 1978...
(playing in both the original game and replay) and the league title in 1978, just one year after promotion.
He left Forest in January 1981 to join Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
, debuting for them on 28 January 1981 against Manchester United. However, the following year he re-joined Forest and went on to make another 200 league appearances for them, finishing with a total of 564 Forest senior games (96 goals).
Coaching and management
He joined Hereford UnitedHereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
as a player-manager in July 1987, succeeding John Newman as manager three months later. He led Hereford to Welsh Cup
Welsh Cup
The Welsh Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from Wales.The Football Association of Wales is the organising body of this competition, which has been run every year since its inception in 1877-78...
glory in 1990 before leaving the club. He finished his playing career at Grantham Town
Grantham Town F.C.
Grantham Town F.C. is a football club, based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South. They are nicknamed The Gingerbreads and they play their home matches at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium . They were established in August 1874...
.
In 1994 he became assistant manager to Peter Shilton
Peter Shilton
Peter Leslie Shilton OBE is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He currently holds the record for playing more games for England than anyone else, earning 125 caps....
at Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, and he later moved to 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...
until September 1996. He later became a coach at Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
.
He returned to Forest as coach in 2002, and stayed for three years. In 2006 he was appointed assistant manager to Paul Hart
Paul Hart
Paul Hart is an English football manager and former football defender, who is currently Academy Director at Charlton Athletic. The son of Johnny Hart, a football inside forward and manager, Hart had five-year spells with both Blackpool and Leeds United, while also playing for Nottingham Forest and...
at Rushden & Diamonds, and he later scouted for Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
.