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Ian Collard

Ian Collard

Clubs played for: West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth (1964-1975).

Born: 1947

Birthplace: Easington Colliery, County Durham

Position: Midfielder

Biography: Played more than 300 League games in a career spanning 14 years, A hip injury forced him to retire from soccer in 1976, aged 29. Ian has since travelled extensively, coaching the Kuwait Sporting Club 1978/79 and was later employed in Australia as Manager/Head Coach to Sunshine George Cross. He also ran a leisure centre near Ipswich. Ian has now retired and still lives in Ipswich with his wife Sonia, enjoying spending part of the year in Tenerife.




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Collard, Ian Hi Ian,
I remember you well from school days.
Played against you many times.
I also played with you and Ralph Coats for Lambton and Hetton boys.
Both of you were great players ♥️
05-04-23 Brian Hughes

Collard, Ian Hi Ian,I played with you in a team at Pontins holiday camp in Brixham Devon it also included Tony Brown, Gerry Hurshall & one other tall lad. You were all so impressed with me you were going to get me to WBA. I was at Watford at the time. Sadly I failed my fitness test but saw the final in 1968 as tickets sent to me and guess who was sat behind me? Winnie! What memories, have a photo of all 4 of you by the pool! We did meet again at Pontins. It’s been a long time but would be great to hear from you
13-10-21 Derek Robinson

Collard, Ian hi Ian, I left a message previously but forgot to give you any contact details! You and I share a grandfather, John Collard, my mum being the daughter of him and his first wife, Hannah. I know she had three half-brothers, but not much else apart from a few names and bits of news. If you or any family I don't know I have would like to get in touch, it would be really good to hear from you. Address:- marydavies0252@gmail.com love from Inverness cousin, Mary
24-08-20 mary davies

Collard, Ian Dear Ian My mother's name was Elizabeth "Nancy" Collard. I am your cousin from Inverness. Please get in touch if you would like to. Happy New Year. Mary
11-01-20 mary davies

Collard, Ian im a disabled tractors fan 67 plz have u a contact tel no for ian collard my tel no is 02920616691


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