John Coddington


John William Coddington is a former professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Blackburn Rovers and Stockport County. He played most of his career with Huddersfield Town, spending 14 years at Leeds Road between 1953 and 1967, before joining Blackburn Rovers and then Stockport County.
Coddington along with ex Huddersfield player Les Massie signed for Drogheda United in January 1973 and made his League of Ireland debut on 4 February at Lourdes Stadium .
He later worked as a coach at Bradford City and Middlesbrough.

Personal life

Coddington's grandson, Luke, is also a professional footballer, currently playing as a goalkeeper for Chesterfield.