Brian Kidd
Football manager and player
Born
May 29th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a forward for Manchester United and became part of the team during the successful period in the late 1960s. Transitioned to management after retirement, holding various coaching roles at clubs including Manchester City. Worked under notable managers and contributed to teams' successes in domestic competitions. Served as assistant manager and played a key role in Manchester City's achievements in the Premier League in the late 2010s.
Played for Manchester United
Assisted management at Manchester City
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