John Docherty

John Docherty (29 April 1940 – 4 December 2024) was a Scottish football player and manager.

Managerial career Having previously been manager of Cambridge United between January 1978 and 13 December 1983 and Brentford, and briefly coaching at St Clement Danes School after leaving Brentford, his spell at Cambridge United saw the club in the Second Division where they managed respectable finishes, with eighth in 1979–80 being their highest. The following season saw the side as outside contenders for promotion before a late slump saw them finish 13th.

He was appointed Millwall manager in May 1986 following the departure of George Graham to Arsenal. but still, this remains their highest league finishing position to date.

The 1989–90 season started well for Millwall, and they again briefly topped the league in September, but won only two more league games all season and were relegated in bottom place. Just before relegation was confirmed, Docherty was dismissed in favour of Bruce Rioch in February 1990.

Docherty's next stop was at Bradford City, in March 1990, He was in charge for 20 months before being sacked on 11 November 1991, to make way for Frank Stapleton. His contract was not renewed at the end of the season and he was replaced by Billy Bonds. He died on 4 December 2024, at the age of 84.

Honours Brentford Football League Fourth Division third-place promotion: 1971–72 Cambridge United

Football League Third Division runner-up: 1977-78

Millwall Football League Second Division: 1987–88 Cambridge United Hall of Fame