John Cornforth

Coaching career Cornforth was player-coach, assistant manager and manager of Exeter City.

In July 2004 he joined the coaching team (unpaid) at his local side Crediton United.

In September 2004 he took over from Peter Nicholas as manager of Newport County but was sacked in 2005.

In January 2006 Cornforth took over as caretaker manager at Torquay United from Leroy Rosenior with the side deep in relegation trouble; soon afterwards, he was appointed as manager until the end of the season. The side's form worsened however, and Ian Atkins replaced Cornforth in April, having joined the club as an advisor to Cornforth the previous month. Against all odds, Atkins managed to rescue the side and lift them a comfortable three points clear from relegation.

In August 2007, Cornforth rejoined his local side Crediton United as an advisor. The following month he was reported to be combining this role with working as a milk tanker driver, while hoping for a return to football management at a higher level.

In November 2010 Cornforth was appointed Manager of South West Peninsula League side Witheridge.

In February 2012 Cornforth joined Blyth Spartans F.C. as Assistant manager to Tom Wade.

In February 2013 Cornforth joined Horden CW as a coach.

In June 2016 Cornforth returned as assistant manager of Blyth Spartans.

Honours Individual PFA Team of the Year: 1994–95 Second Division