John Pender (footballer)
John Patrick Pender (born 19 November 1963) is an Irish retired professional footballer who played as a central defender. He is one of only two Burnley captains to have led the side to two promotions, the other being Martin Dobson.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Patrick Pender[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 19 November 1963||
Place of birth | Luton,[1] England | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
–1982 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1982–1985 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 117 | (3) |
1985–1987 | Charlton Athletic | 41 | (0) |
1987–1990 | Bristol City | 83 | (3) |
1990–1995 | Burnley | 171 | (8) |
1995–1997 | Wigan Athletic | 70 | (1) |
1997–1998 | Rochdale | 14 | (0) |
Total | 496 | (15) | |
National team | |||
1983–1985 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 5 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
He was capped five times by the Republic of Ireland Under-21 side and now lives in Telford.
References
- "John Pender". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
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