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John Gidman

John Gidman

Clubs played for: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Everton, Manchester United, Manchester City, Stoke City, Darlington (1970-1989)

Born: 1954

Birthplace: Liverpool

Position: Right-back

Biography: Gidman played for the Liverpool youth team without every making it to the senior side, before he joined Aston Villa in 1971. He won the League Cup with Villa in 77’ but left two years later. He played once for the full England team. Joined United in 1981 in the same deal that took Mickey Thomas and £50,000 to Everton to become Ron Atkinson’s first signing for the club. He soon became a favourite of the Stretford End but a number of injuries dented the impact that he made at the club. He was a FA Cup winner in 1985. He played almost 100 league matches before joining Man City in 1986 after becoming surplus to requirements. Former Kings Lynn manager, has been living in Marbella on the Costa del Sol since the mid-1990s.




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Gidman, John Happy birthday 69th John Giddy
11-01-23 Madame Butterfly

Gidman, John Hello from New Heys Comprehensive. Class 5XL?? Remembering your football commitment and mates Paul Walmesley. Billy Woods. I wonder where they are now the class is now of the 1954 era? Best wishes Ann Horsley
28-10-22 Ann Horsley

Gidman, John Best full back ever. Had a great weekend shark fishing in Cornwall with him. Happy memories. A good all-round guy. Wish him well in all his endeavors.
12-07-22 Martin

Gidman, John Thanks for the comments, really nice of you, yes Farley got me in trouble, Joe was some kind of expert (je je). Giddy
27-06-22 John Gidman

Gidman, John Ask Giddy to contact me before I can give you the rest of the story. He was at Everton and had a Skoda with Everton and his name on the side in big letters. He asked me to me keep it for a few days while he went to London. In the meantime, I was out in it one night and ended up staying over in a local Liverpool hotel with a nice lady who I just met that night, so who was I, I was John Gidman who plays for Everton.

as i was getting out of the car outside of the hotel, as John Gidman, i started getting a hard time and abuse from 3 men who are obviously Liverpool supporters thinking I was John Gidman so things kicked off, so to speak. Giddy is my mate so I have to defend him!. to cut a long story short, the next morning the Police arrived at Goodison Park to arrest John Gidman for beating up the 3 men. Giddy will tell you the rest.
13-06-22 Joe Farley

Gidman, John My husband and John were good friends when he played for Villa. I often think about him but lost touch. We had some good times looking after his Labrador 'Scouse' while he was away at times. Love to hear from him. Val Sadler, Sydney Australia (email supplied)
27-03-22 Valerie Sadler

Gidman, John Best friends for many years. Wishing him a happy birthday today. x
10-01-22 Anne

Gidman, John Was a good mate of John’s back in his Liverpool days. Hope he’s ok and I still think of the good old days
06-09-21 Dave Barrell

Gidman, John Good old memories. What a player. Best attacking fullback ever. A great period to be a Villa Supporter and player for me. Thanks for the memories.
12-05-21 Stuart Rogers

Gidman, John In September 1984 OR 1985 did you stay in MARBELLA?


02-05-21 Yvonne LORENZ

Gidman, John I bought a BMW 520i. Metallic blue, from a car dealer in The Wirral. This was the mid 90's.
Previous owner was John Gidman.
Brilliant car.FSH and 2 keys!
I felt privileged.
09-11-20 Rob

Gidman, John I think Gidman attended the same school as me. It was a Catholic school in Nottingham. Not sure it's the same person. Would like to know for sure.
07-10-20 Grace

Gidman, John Best attacking wing back ever to play for Aston Villa,by a mile
24-08-20

Gidman, John i used to work with johns dad in liverpool
24-08-20 alan troilett

Gidman, John My best pal giddy too many memories in brum Andy gray morley sid berty happy days froggy
16-03-20 Dave wagstaff

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