Dick Duckworth

Richard Duckworth (6 June 1906 – 9 April 1983) was an English football player and manager.

Playing career Duckworth was a utility player and began his career with Castleton Juniors, subsequently moving on to Rochdale, Manchester United, Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield, Southport, Chester, Rotherham United and York City. At York, he was captain when the team reached the sixth round of the FA Cup.

Managerial career Duckworth began his managerial career as player-manager with non-league Newark Town. After working as a coach with Chesterfield, he moved to manage York City in March 1950. His last game as York's manager was against Stockport County on 18 October 1952, who he had agreed to join three days earlier, and took up their managerial duties following the game.

Honours

As a player Chesterfield Third Division (North) Title winner: 1930–31

Chester City Welsh Cup winner: 1933

As a manager Stockport County Cheshire Bowl winner: 1952–53, 1955–56

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