Michael Anthony Ford (born 19 May 1939) is a former English

England

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 weightlifter who was a gold medalist at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games

1974 British Commonwealth Games

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, in the light heavyweight class. He represented Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics

1972 Summer Olympics

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 in the same division, placing 13th. He also represented England/Great Britain in 42 international matches. Ford achieved all this after a serious road accident when he was 13 years of age that did damage to his right arm and leg.

Ford was the fitness coach at Hereford United F.C.

Hereford United F.C.

Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...

 for several years, specialising in weight training but joined Shrewsbury Town in June 2010 after Graham Turner was appointed manager.