Barry Lyons
English association football player and manager (born 1945)
About Barry Lyons
Born 1945. Barry Lyons is a British association football player and association football coach.
Managerial career Lyons returned to York City as youth coach in 1979. He became caretaker manager in March 1980 as they were battling to avoid re-election, which he succeeded in doing, and was given the job permanently. He was however removed from the job in December 1981 due to poor results (York having had to seek re-election at the end of the 1980–81 season). He continued in the role of youth team manager until July 1982.
Managerial statistics TeamNatFromToRecordGWLDWin %York City18 March 19801 December 19817221371429.16
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Who is Barry Lyons?
English association football player and manager (born 1945)
When was Barry Lyons born?
Barry Lyons was born on 14 March 1945 in Shirebrook.
What is Barry Lyons's occupation?
Barry Lyons is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Barry Lyons?
Barry Lyons is British.
Sources & further reading
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