- Born
- Birth nameRonald Frederick Atkinson
- Nicknames
- Mr. Bojangles
- Big Ron
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Ron Atkinson was born on March 18, 1939 in Liverpool, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Stars in Their Eyes (1990), Match of the Eighties (1997) and The Goal Rush (2001). He is married to Maggie Atkinson.
- SpouseMaggie Atkinson(? - present)
- On 20th April 2004, he resigned from his position as a commentator on ITV Sport after making a racist remark about a black player. This was ironically after a career dedicated to promoting black and Asian players in the game.
- As the manager of Manchester United FC (1981-1986), he won two FA Cups and one Charity Shield. He was succeeded by Alex Ferguson.
- He was the manager of Cambridge United FC (1974-1978), West Bromwich Albion FC (1978-1981), Manchester United FC (1981-1986, West Bromwich Albion FC (1987-1988), Sheffield Wednesday FC (1989-1991), Aston Villa FC (1991-1994), Coventry City (1995-1996), Sheffield Wednesday FC (1997-1998), Nottingham Forest (1999).
- His brother Graham (1943-2017) was also a professional footballer, playing for Aston Villa F.C. and Oxford United F.C..
- Zero Zero is a big score.
- I don't fancy the defenders tonight.
- His head just disappeared into his shoulders.
- That's not the type of header you want to see your defender make, with his hand.
- He had acres of time there.
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