10 Facts About Bill Leivers

1.

William Ernest Leivers was born on 29 January 1932 and is an English retired professional footballer and football manager.

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2.

Bill Leivers attended school at Tupton Hall, alongside Labour MP Dennis Skinner.

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3.

Bill Leivers moved to Manchester City in November 1953, for a fee of £10,500, Bill Leivers began his professional career in February 1950 with Chesterfield, whom he joined as an amateur from Clay Lane Sports Club in 1948.

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4.

Bill Leivers moved to Manchester City in November 1953, for a fee of £10,500, making his debut against Preston North End in August 1954.

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5.

Bill Leivers gained a reputation as a committed defender; his desire to be part of the action resulted in several injuries.

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6.

Bill Leivers made 250 league appearances for City before moving to Doncaster Rovers on 10 July 1964, where he became player-manager.

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7.

Bill Leivers resigned as Doncaster manager in February 1966 with, Doncaster well placed for promotion from the Fourth Division.

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8.

Bill Leivers led Cambridge United to the Southern League title in 1969 and 1970 and to promotion to the Football League.

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9.

Bill Leivers guided the side to promotion to Division Three in 1973 but was unable to stop them being relegated the following season.

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10.

Bill Leivers subsequently managed Chelmsford City between February and December 1975, and in 1979 he returned to the Cambridge area to manage Cambridge City.

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