About John Coddington
Lived 1937 – 2023 (aged 85). John Coddington was a British association football player and association football coach.
John William Coddington (16 December 1937 – 9 August 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Blackburn Rovers and Stockport County. He played most of his career with Huddersfield Town, spending 14 years at Leeds Road between 1953 and 1967, before joining Blackburn Rovers and then Stockport County.
Coddington along with ex Huddersfield player Les Massie signed for Drogheda United in January 1973 and made his League of Ireland debut on 4 February at Lourdes Stadium.
Coddington later worked as a coach at Bradford City and Middlesbrough.
Personal life and death Coddington's grandson, Luke, also became a professional footballer, playing as a goalkeeper.
John Coddington died in August 2023, at the age of 85.
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Who was John Coddington?
footballer (1937-2023)
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John Coddington was born on 16 December 1937 in Worksop.
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John Coddington died on 9 August 2023.
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John Coddington was an association football player and association football coach.
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John Coddington was British.
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