John Layton
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John Henry Layton is an English
former footballer, and coach who spent much of his career at Hereford United
both as a player and a manager. He played in the position of centre back.
John began his career at his local club while they were still in the Southern League, before playing for Gloucester City and Kidderminster Harriers
. He returned to Edgar Street in 1974, while still working part time as a bricklayer, and went on to make 200 league appearances with 13 goals scored. He returned to Gloucester in 1981 and went on to play for Trowbridge Town
and later Newport County before finishing his playing career at Worcester City
.
He moved into coaching and became the manager of Hereford in 1994, having previously been the assistant manager. However the club was struggling at the time and he left at the end of the season, to be replaced by Graham Turner
. More recently Layton has coached abroad first for the Pakistan youth teams and then the Pakistan national
side from 1999 to 2002. He has also coached Hurriyya
in the Maldives
in 2003, and his most recent position was at Lower Hutt City in New Zealand
in 2005.
John, now a Granddad to Grandaugters Chloe & Hollie was appointed as the Youth Development Manager for Hereford United
in April 2011.
John has a UEFA
‘A’ Licence.
has come close to breaking this record, with 523. John Layton Senior died in November 2000.
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...
former footballer, and coach who spent much of his career at Hereford United
Hereford 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',...
both as a player and a manager. He played in the position of centre back.
John began his career at his local club while they were still in the Southern League, before playing for Gloucester City and Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
. He returned to Edgar Street in 1974, while still working part time as a bricklayer, and went on to make 200 league appearances with 13 goals scored. He returned to Gloucester in 1981 and went on to play for Trowbridge Town
Trowbridge Town F.C.
Trowbridge Town F.C. are a football club based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, and they play at Woodmarsh on the southern edge of the town. They are currently members of the Hellenic Football League Division One West.-History:...
and later Newport County before finishing his playing career at Worcester City
Worcester City F.C.
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:...
.
He moved into coaching and became the manager of Hereford in 1994, having previously been the assistant manager. However the club was struggling at the time and he left at the end of the season, to be replaced by Graham Turner
Graham Turner
Graham John Turner is an English former footballer who became a manager. He is currently manager of League Two club Shrewsbury Town. His son Mark was also a professional footballer....
. More recently Layton has coached abroad first for the Pakistan youth teams and then the Pakistan national
Pakistan national football team
The Pakistan national football team is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation . The team has not yet qualified for either the FIFA World Cup or Asian Cup championships. Twice they have finished third in the South Asian Football Federation...
side from 1999 to 2002. He has also coached Hurriyya
Hurriyya
Hurriyya Sports Club is a Maldivian sports club best known for its football team. They competed in top level Dhivehi League from 1996 and were relegated to second division in 2006.-Performance in AFC competitions:*Asian Club Championship: 1 appearance...
in the Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
in 2003, and his most recent position was at Lower Hutt City in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
in 2005.
John, now a Granddad to Grandaugters Chloe & Hollie was appointed as the Youth Development Manager for Hereford United
Hereford 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',...
in April 2011.
John has a UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
‘A’ Licence.
John Layton Senior
John's father, sometimes referred to as Pinchet Layton, played for Hereford for almost his entire career between 1946 and 1962, at right back. He made a total of 549 competitive appearances, and no one has played more games for the club in its entire history. Only Mel PejicMel Pejic
Mel Pejic is a former footballer and current physiotherapist of Bolton Wanderers and the Wales national football team...
has come close to breaking this record, with 523. John Layton Senior died in November 2000.