16 Facts About Glyn Pardoe

Glyn Pardoe was an English footballer who played for Manchester City between 1962 and 1974.

Glyn Pardoe made his first-team debut against Birmingham City in April 1962.

Glyn Pardoe was part of the Manchester City team in the club's most successful era.

Glyn Pardoe retired in 1976, taking a place on the coaching staff, and remained at the club until 1992.

Glyn Pardoe was raised in the Cheshire town of Winsford, where his father worked for a tailor.

Glyn Pardoe chose City as his cousin Alan Oakes was on the books at the club, and so joined the club as an amateur in July 1961.

Glyn Pardoe made his first team debut in April 1962 against Birmingham City.

Glyn Pardoe made only one further appearance that season, which ended in relegation for Manchester City.

Once converted to full-back, Glyn Pardoe became a fixture in the Manchester City team, and played at left-back throughout the club's successful period in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Glyn Pardoe scored 11 goals in 50 appearances, the most productive goalscoring season of his career.

Glyn Pardoe played every match as Manchester City reached the final, where they faced Leicester City.

Glyn Pardoe scored the winning goal for City in the 1970 League Cup Final, beating West Bromwich Albion.

In total Glyn Pardoe played for Manchester City 380 times, scoring 22 goals.

Glyn Pardoe's versatility meant that centre-half was the only outfield position he never played for the club.

Glyn Pardoe retired in 1976, taking up a position in the club's coaching staff, and remained at the club for a further 16 years.

Glyn Pardoe was the cousin of his former teammate Alan Oakes, with several other relations having played professionally.