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Joe Frickleton

1935 – 2020

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1935 – 2020 (aged 84–85). Joe Frickleton was a British association football player and association football coach.

Joe Frickleton (c. 1935 – 14 December 2020 ) was a Scottish professional football player and manager, active primarily in South Africa

Playing career Frickleton, who played as a wing half, played youth with Clydebank Juniors, before turning professional with East Stirlingshire, where he made 107 appearances in the Scottish Football League between 1959 and 1964.

He then moved to South Africa to play with Highlands Park, where he won three national championships.

Coaching career After his playing days were over, Frickleton remained in South Africa, and trained as a football manager. His first job was at former club Highlands Park in 1974. After a season spent with Lusitano, Frickleton returned to Highlands Park until it was sold in 1983. He later won four trophies with Kaizer Chiefs in 1984, before winning the Champions Cup with Orlando Pirates in 1995. His death was reported on 15 December 2020.

Honours Manager Highlands Park NPSL Championship: 1980 NFL Championship: 1975 NFL Cup: 1975

Lusitano NFL Cup: 1977

Kaiser Chiefs NPSL Championship: 1984 MTN 8 Cup: 1985 Telkom Knockout Cup: 1984 Nedbank Cup: 1984

Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League: 1995

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joe Frickleton?

Scottish footballer

When was Joe Frickleton born?

Joe Frickleton was born in 1935 in Scotland.

When did Joe Frickleton die?

Joe Frickleton died on 14 December 2020 in Cape Town.

What was Joe Frickleton's occupation?

Joe Frickleton was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Joe Frickleton?

Joe Frickleton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joe Frickleton

· Wikidata: Q6209928

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