Asa Hartford
- January 10, 2024
- Former Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Asa Hartford |
Occupation | Former Football Player |
Date Of Birth | Oct 24, 1950(1950-10-24) |
Age | 74 |
Birthplace | Clydebank |
Country | Scotland |
Horoscope | Scorpio |
Asa Hartford Biography
Name | Asa Hartford |
Birthday | Oct 24 |
Birth Year | 1950 |
Place Of Birth | Clydebank |
Birth Country | Scotland |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Spouse | Joy Francis |
Asa Hartford is one of the most popular and richest Former Football Player who was born on October 24, 1950 in Clydebank, Scotland.
He first played for Drumchapel Amateurs in Glasgow, but began his professional career at West Bromwich Albion in 1967. During his time with West Brom, the team won the 1968 FA Cup Final (although he did not play in the final), were beaten FA Cup semi-finalists in 1969 and reached the League Cup final in 1970.
A proposed transfer to Don Revie’s Leeds United in November 1971 was cancelled, when the Leeds doctor found that Hartford had a hole in-the-heart condition during a pre-transfer medical examination. He was eventually transfer listed by then West Brom coach Don Howe, alongside favourites Len Cantello and Jeff Astle, in April 1974. Hartford moved on to Manchester City for £210,000, making his debut for City in a 4–0 victory against West Ham. He helped City win the 1976 League Cup Final.
Asa Hartford Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Former Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Asa Hartford is one of the richest Former Football Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Asa Hartford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Richard Asa Hartford (born 24 October 1950) is a Scottish former football player and coach. He started his professional career with West Bromwich Albion. His early progress led to a proposed transfer to Leeds United in November 1971, but this collapsed when a medical examination discovered a heart condition. Hartford instead moved to Manchester City in 1974. He helped City win the 1976 League Cup Final. After a brief spell with Nottingham Forest, Hartford moved to Everton in 1979 and then had a second spell with Manchester City. After playing for Fort Lauderdale Sun, Hartford joined Norwich City. His shot resulted in the only goal of the 1985 League Cup Final.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 1.7 m |
Asa Hartford height 1.7 m Chris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Asa Hartford Dating?
According to our records, Asa Hartford married to Joy Francis. As of December 1, 2023, Asa Hartford’s is not dating anyone.
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Hartford’s international career came to an end after the 1982 World Cup, where he recorded his 50th and final cap for Scotland in the game against Brazil. This appearance secured Hartford a place on the national team’s roll of honour, as the 8th player to make 50 appearances for Scotland. Hartford did not appear in any other matches at the 1982 World Cup, as Scotland were again eliminated after the group stage.
Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Former Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Asa Hartford celebrates birthday on October 24 of every year.
Hartford served Stockport County (1987–89) and Shrewsbury Town (1990–91) as a player/manager before his retirement as a player. He subsequently joined ex- international teammates Kenny Dalglish (at Blackburn Rovers), Joe Jordan and Lou Macari (at Stoke City where he spent four matches as caretaker manager) in various coaching/managerial roles. He became assistant manager at Manchester City in 1995, working with Alan Ball. He was caretaker manager in September 1996, after Ball left, but he did not express any interest in becoming manager on a permanent basis. He stayed with City for several years as their reserve team coach, until Stuart Pearce brought in his own coaching staff in May 2005.
What does Asa Hartford do now?
Towards the end of his playing career, Hartford became a coach. He was the player/manager of Stockport County and Shrewsbury Town. Since retiring as a player, Hartford has worked in a variety of coaching and scouting roles.
Did Asa Hartford have a hole in his heart?
But tests showed Asa had a hole in his heart and the deal collapsed, leaving the player and Leeds boss Don Revie devastated. Hartford returned to his club, West Brom, for a short while and during this time City manager Tony Book went along to see Asa in action.
How old is Asa Hartford?
71 years (October 24, 1950)
What teams did Rodney Marsh play for?
Personal information
Years| Team| ( Gls )
1962–1966| Fulham| (22)
1966–1972| Queens Park Rangers| (106)
1972–1976| Manchester City| (36)
What's happened to Rodney Marsh?
The cricket world is in mourning after the death of the Australian great Rod Marsh, aged 74. The former wicketkeeper suffered a heart attack in Queensland last week and was placed in an induced coma before being transferred to Adelaide, where he died on Friday.