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Bio:
John Gidman (born 10 January 1954) is an English former footballer. He played for Aston Villa, Everton, Manchester United, Manchester City, Stoke City, and Darlington. Gidman was a product of the Liverpool and Aston Villa youth systems. He represented England at youth, under-23, B international and senior levels.
Gidman played for the Liverpool youth team without ever playing for their first team. In 1971, he joined Aston Villa. He played in his first season in their youth side. They won the 1972 FA Youth Cup, beating his former side Liverpool in the final. He was later a member of the 1977 League Cup winning side. In August 1979, Gidman demanded better terms. He had two years remaining on his existing contract. Ron Saunders agreed that he could leave the club.
Everton subsequently signed him for £650,000. The deal saw midfielder Pat Heard move the other way at a valuation of £100,000.
Gidman then became Manchester United’s new manager Ron Atkinson’s first signing. He moved to United in 1981 as part of a £450,000 swap deal. Mickey Thomas moved to Everton. He helped United win the FA Cup in 1985. He scored 4 goals in 120 appearances for United. This includes 4 substitute appearances.
In 1986, he left the club for rivals Manchester City. During his two seasons at City, the club was relegated to the Second Division. He then moved to Stoke City and Darlington. Afterward, he retired when he saw his final club relegated to the Football Conference in 1989.
John Gidman made his solitary appearance for England in March 1977 against Luxembourg.
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* Full Name: John Gidman
* Position: Defender
* Date of Birth: 10.01.1954
* Birthplace: Liverpool
* Nation: England
* Caps: 1
* Goals: –
* Club Career: Aston Villa
* Period: 1972-79
* League Games, 197
* League Goals, 9
* Previous Club: Liverpool
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