John Breckin
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John Breckin is an English footballer who played as a left-back. He is the uncle of Nottingham Forest defender Ian Breckin
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Breckin began his career at Rotherham United and would become a stalwart of the side in the 70s and early 80s at left-back, winning promotion from the Fourth Division in 1975 and from the Third in 1981. He would later play for Bury
, Doncaster Rovers and Burton Albion, having also had a loan spell at Darlington
early in his career. He also briefly managed Rotherham United in 1987. He has been the Millers assistant manager in two separate spells, from 1997 until 2005, alongside former team-mate Ronnie Moore
, and from 2007- present alongside Mark Robins
. He is well loved by the Rotherham fans, and he also holds a Midnight Memory Walk every year for charity.
In September 2009 John followed Mark Robins to Barnsley FC to work there as his assistant. The success they had at Rotherham has continued for the duo as their first 3 months saw Barnsley shoot up the Championship table.
Ian Breckin
Ian Breckin is an English professional footballer who plays for Chesterfield. He previously played in the Football League for Rotherham United, Wigan Athletic and Nottingham Forest.-Early career:...
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Breckin began his career at Rotherham United and would become a stalwart of the side in the 70s and early 80s at left-back, winning promotion from the Fourth Division in 1975 and from the Third in 1981. He would later play for Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
, Doncaster Rovers and Burton Albion, having also had a loan spell at Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
early in his career. He also briefly managed Rotherham United in 1987. He has been the Millers assistant manager in two separate spells, from 1997 until 2005, alongside former team-mate Ronnie Moore
Ronnie Moore
Ronald David "Ronnie" Moore is an English football manager and former player. He is considered one of the greatest Rotherham United players of all time, and is also considered the best manager Rotherham United have ever had, becoming a club legend. and went on to manage the Millers for seven years...
, and from 2007- present alongside Mark Robins
Mark Robins
Mark Gordon Robins is an English football manager, appointed manager of Barnsley in 2009.As a player, he was most notable for his exploits with Manchester United, Norwich City and Leicester City...
. He is well loved by the Rotherham fans, and he also holds a Midnight Memory Walk every year for charity.
In September 2009 John followed Mark Robins to Barnsley FC to work there as his assistant. The success they had at Rotherham has continued for the duo as their first 3 months saw Barnsley shoot up the Championship table.