Ian John McParland was born on 4 October 1961 and is a Scottish former professional football player and manager.
11 Facts About Ian McParland
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Ian McParland played professionally as a striker with a number of teams and he is most known for his eight-year spell with Notts County, a club he later managed.
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Ian McParland was with Forest for over 10 years and was the reserve team coach for most of that time.
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Ian McParland was announced as the new Notts County manager in October 2007.
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Ian McParland enjoyed a two-year spell in charge and, despite the appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson as Director of Football, the club decided to retain his services.
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Ian McParland was sacked on 12 October 2009 with the club in fifth place in League Two.
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Ian McParland joined Ipswich as part of Roy Keane's coaching staff on 27 November 2009.
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Ian McParland was replaced permanently by Paul Jewell on 13 January 2011.
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Ian McParland joined Swindon Town on 3 March 2011 as assistant to Paul Hart who had taken over the manager's role.
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Ian McParland left the club in April 2011 following relegation to League Two.
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On 28 February 2013, Ian McParland was appointed the under-21 coach at former club Nottingham Forest, returning to the club after an absence of over five years.