Joe Hooley
English footballer and manager (born 1938)
About Joe Hooley
Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 82–83). Joe Hooley was a British association football player and association football coach.
Joseph Hooley (26 December 1938 – January 2021) was an English football player and manager.
A winger, he played for Barnsley, Sheffield United, Workington, Cambridge City, Holbeach United, Bradford Park Avenue, Bedford Town, Accrington Stanley and Dover Town.
After his retirement as a player, Hooley worked several years as a manager in Norway and Iceland, most notably guiding Lillestrøm to the Norwegian League and Cup Double in 1977. He also managed Keflavík, Molde FK, and Bodø/Glimt.
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Who was Joe Hooley?
English footballer and manager (born 1938)
When was Joe Hooley born?
Joe Hooley was born on 26 December 1938 in Hoyland.
When did Joe Hooley die?
Joe Hooley died in 2021 in Barnsley.
What was Joe Hooley's occupation?
Joe Hooley was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Joe Hooley?
Joe Hooley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Hooley. https://biography.guide/joe-hooley/
MLA: "Joe Hooley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-hooley/.
Chicago: "Joe Hooley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-hooley/.
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