John Farrington
English professional footballer (born 1947)
About John Farrington
Born 1947. John Farrington is a British association football player and association football coach.
John Robert Farrington (born 19 June 1947) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right winger.
Career Born in Lynemouth, Farrington played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, Cardiff City and Northampton Town, making over 400 appearances in the Football League. He was part of the Leicester side that won the 1971 FA Charity Shield. He later became player-manager of AP Leamington.
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Who is John Farrington?
English professional footballer (born 1947)
When was John Farrington born?
John Farrington was born on 19 June 1947 in Lynemouth.
What is John Farrington's occupation?
John Farrington is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is John Farrington?
John Farrington is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Farrington (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Farrington. https://biography.guide/john-farrington-association-football-player/
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