Kevin Hird

Kevin Hird (born 11 February 1955) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder or right back. He played in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and Burnley. He started his career as a midfielder before being converted into a right back.

Early life Hird was born in Colne on 11 February 1955, and grew up as a Burnley fan.

Career Hird developed through Blackburn Rovers's youth academy, joining as an apprentice in October 1970 and turning professional in February 1973. He made his first team debut for the club towards the end of the 1973–74 season. In total, he made 200 appearances for Leeds and scored 21 goals. Hird admitted to the charge, and was conditionally discharged for six months and ordered to pay £60 costs.