Mike Johnson
English footballer (1951–1969) and manager
About Mike Johnson
Lived 1933 – 2004 (aged 70). Mike Johnson was an Australian association football player and association football coach.
Michael Johnson (4 October 1933 – 19 July 2004) was an English professional association football player and manager.
Over the course of his playing career, Johnson turned out for Newcastle United, Blyth Spartans, Brighton and Hove Albion, Gloucester City, Fulham FC, Doncaster Rovers and Barrow all in England before moving to Australia and playing with South Coast United, Metropolitan Adriatic and Sutherland Sharks.
Johnson then turned his hand to management moving to the front office of the Sutherland Sharks before going on to manage St George Saints, Blacktown City Demons, Fairy Meadow before finishing his managerial career by claiming the treble of NSW Premier League Premiership, Championship and the NSW Waratah Cup in 1992 with the Bonnyrigg White Eagles.
Johnson died on 19 July 2004 in Wollongong after a long battle with illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Johnson?
English footballer (1951–1969) and manager (1969–1993)
When was Mike Johnson born?
Mike Johnson was born on 4 October 1933 in York.
When did Mike Johnson die?
Mike Johnson died on 19 July 2004 in Wollongong.
What was Mike Johnson's occupation?
Mike Johnson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Mike Johnson?
Mike Johnson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Johnson (footballer, born 1933)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Johnson. https://biography.guide/mike-johnson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Mike Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-johnson-association-football-player/.
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