Born: Dudley, West Midlands, October 19, 1954.

Playing career

1971-80 Bolton Wanderers

1980-81 Sunderland

1981-83 Millwall

1983 Tampa Bay Rowdies

1983-84 Coventry City

1984-85 Huddersfield Town

1985-86 Bolton Wanderers

1986-89 Preston North End

1989-91 West Brom (player-coach)

1992-93 Preston NE (player-coach)

Managerial career

1993-94 Limerick

1994-96 Blackpool

1997-99 Notts County

1999-present Bolton Wanderers

For:

Passionate and knowledgable about the game. Meticulous, ultra-professional in his planning.

Respected by his players.

Against:

Outspoken on occasion, no international experience