Colin Gregson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Colin Gregson
Occupation	English Footballer
Date Of Birth	Jan 19, 1958(1958-01-19)
Age	66
Birthplace	Newcastle upon Tyne
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Colin Gregson Biography

Colin Gregson is one of the most popular and richest English footballer who was born on January 19, 1958 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Colin Gregson (born 19 January 1958) is an English former professional footballer and FA Youth Cup winner who played in the Football League for Sheffield Wednesday as well as within the Scottish League for Berwick Rangers.

In the latter part of 1972, while playing for Montagu & North Fenham Boy’s Club, Gregson took part in a live penalty contest that was held in the St. James’ Park. Gregson scored 6 of 10 penalties to the Newcastle United goalkeeper, Iam McFaul. The program was later broadcast through Tyne Tees Television’s sporting program, “Sportstime”, presented by George Taylor.

Gregson was a key player for Albion’s youth team during their FA Youth Cup winning campaign of 1975–76. Before defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers in the two-legged final, Albion had already defeated Coventry City, Charlton Athletic, Ipswich Town, Manchester United and Crystal Palace. In the 3rd round home tie (15 December 1975) when Albion were a goal down and with only 30 minutes of the game remaining, Gregson scored a hat-trick against Charlton Athletic, to ensure Albion reached the 4th round. It was reported, “But then Gregson took over. He equalised in the 60th minute with a brilliant solo effort, beating three men before shooting past the keeper”. During the 5th round tie against Manchester United at The Hawthorns, (Tuesday, 9 March 1976) it was reported, “Summerfield’s equaliser was again the result of a Lynex cross with Colin Gregson setting up the goal with a brilliant pass from midfield”. During the first leg of the semi-final clash (Monday, 29 March 1976) at home to Crystal Palace, Gregson created two of Albion’s goals from a corner and a free kick and also scored with a penalty in the resulting 3–2 win. In the first leg of the final (Tuesday, 27 April 1976) at Wolverhampton Wanderers, he created the first goal, scored by Kevin Summerfield, with a defence-splitting pass and was voted man of the match. Albion went on to win the match 2–0 and secured the trophy, for the first and only time in the club’s history, with a 3–0 win in the second leg at the Hawthorns (Monday, 3 May 1976).

The 1975–76 season saw Gregson, as a 17-year-old, immediately become a regular in Albion’s reserve team and in one Central League match (20 December 1975) at Burnley, he scored the equaliser in a 2–2 draw with a 25-yard shot whilst playing alongside the ex-England legend, Geoff Hurst, recently signed from Stoke City. It was reported, “Gregson’s 79th minute equaliser – a dipping shot 25 yards out, hammered in after he had cut in from the right, came just one minute after Burnley had taken the 2–1 lead their play during the second half had merited” also “and then came Gregson’s spectacular equaliser”.

In 1971, Gregson was observed at the time by West Bromwich Albion scout, Bill Emery and was invited to participate in the club’s trials during the Christmas holiday in that same year. In 1972, following having participated in tests in conjunction with Newcastle United and Sunderland, Gregson was able to sign Associated Schoolboy Forms with WBA that prevented other clubs from contacting the club. He frequently took part in club trials until his departure from school in 1974.

Colin Gregson Net Worth

Colin Gregson is one of the richest English Footballer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Colin Gregson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gregson was a member of various youth clubs, including Newcastle City Boy’s (1969-74), Newbiggin Hall Boy’s Club (1971-72) and Montagu & North Fenham Boy’s Club (1972-74) which was the club where his dad, Gordon who played for, was in the squad from 1949 to 1950.

In 1969, while participating in the cup final at Wyndham Elementary School Gregson got noticed by Coventry City scout, Jimmy Nichol. After the game Nichol approached Gregson’s father and offered an offer for his son to participate in trials with Coventry City during the summer holiday period in 1969. Gregson participated in the trials and was taken on a trip to Coventry with his dad. He repeated his trials at the club during Easter holiday of 1970.

On 1 July 1974, Gregson joined West Bromwich Albion, then recently relegated to Division Two and managed by Don Howe, as an Apprentice Professional. At the end of his first season he helped WBA win the Midland Intermediate Cup by scoring in the 1st leg of the final (1-1) against Shrewsbury Town at the Hawthorns. In May, 1975, he was a member of the Albion squad that took part in the International Youth Tournament held in Augsburg, Germany. At the end of the season, Don Howe’s contract with WBA expired and was not renewed. He was replaced by the ex-Leeds United and Republic of Ireland midfielder, John Giles, as player manager.

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At the beginning of the 1978–79 season Maurice Setters was appointed as Wednesday’s new reserve team coach after the departure of Ken Knighton to manage Sunderland. During an away match at Derby County,”Gregson fired in an unstoppable drive from 30 yards which left County’s goalkeeper bemused and rooted to his line”.

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After returning to the UK, Gregson was invited for a trial with Berwick Rangers who had then just gained promotion to the Scottish First Division (now the Scottish Championship). After impressing during a pre-season friendly at Galashiels, he was offered a two-year contract by player/manager, Dave Smith. He made his debut for the club, Saturday 28 July 1979, against Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Park in the 1st round of the Drybrough Cup. He made his debut in the Scottish Football League, Saturday 11 August, against Airdrie. Unfortunately, he missed three months of the season due to sustaining a serious knee injury but later returned for a match at Arbroath, 1 December 1979, when it was reported, “In the midfield Gregson was the pick. Despite not having played competitively for 12 weeks he filled the gap left by Jim Morton’s departure with admirable success. A player who likes to get involved in things, he might prove to be more effective than Morton has this season”. The match was broadcast the following day as the main match on Scottish Television’s sports programme, “Scotsport”. Gregson made his last appearance for Berwick, Saturday, 20 August 1980, during a Scottish League Cup fixture against Aberdeen. Shortly afterwards he requested that his contract with the club be terminated by mutual consent, due to the excessive travelling involved from his home in Newcastle to away games in Scotland. He then had a short spell with local non-league club, Blyth Spartans.