Doug Livermore

English footballer and manager

Doug Livermore - English footballer and manager
Born

December 27th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a midfielder for clubs including Brighton & Hove Albion and Hereford United. Transitioned into management, serving as assistant manager at Tottenham Hotspur and later managing multiple clubs. Contributed to the development of young players in coaching roles.

Played for Brighton & Hove Albion

Served as assistant manager at Tottenham Hotspur

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