Since then Colin Addison has managed a wide variety of clubs in the UK, as well as in Spain, South Africa, Kuwait and Qatar.
15 Facts About Colin Addison
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Colin Addison was born in Taunton but brought up in York.
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Colin Addison joined York City as an amateur and turned professional in May 1957.
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Colin Addison arrived at Hereford United in October 1971, succeeding the legendary John Charles as player-manager.
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Colin Addison inherited a strong group of players which he led through the club's famous Giantkilling FA Cup run and ultimately election to the Football League.
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Colin Addison carried on playing until November 1973, but with a broken leg, he proceeded as manager until 1974 when he left to manage South African side Durban City FC To mark his achievements at Hereford, an area north of the Edgar Street football ground was named Colin Addison Court in his honour.
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Colin Addison returned to England in December 1975, joining Notts County as assistant to Ronnie Fenton.
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In May 1985 Colin Addison left the Welsh side, moving to Qatar to guide Al-Ahli to second position in the Qatari league.
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Subsequently, Colin Addison took the reins in Spain, where he took Celta Vigo into 'La Liga' First Division in his first season in charge.
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However, Atkinson left Los Colchoneros after only two months, with Colin Addison taking over the leadership of the club.
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Colin Addison departed Atletico Madrid leaving the capital's side 5th in La Liga First Division, moving to Cadiz CF where he garnered a string of victories to ensure Cadiz's position in La Liga First Division.
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Colin Addison then moved to Kuwait where he won the league with Al-Arabi, finishing above second-placed team managed by Felipe Scolari.
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Colin Addison currently resides in the city of Hereford, and was a pundit on BBC Radio Wales until 2008.
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Colin Addison has operated as commentator and pundit on Spanish Football for Sky Sports, and as experienced FA Cup player and manager, as commentator and pundit for ESPN.
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Colin Addison consults for clubs and media entities in Spain, USA and Asia.