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Colin Calderwood (born 20 January 1965) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who was most recently the interim head coach of Northampton Town. As a player, he was a centre-back who played in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa and in the Football League for Mansfield Town, Swindon Town, Nottingham Forest and Notts County. He was capped 36 times for Scotland and was part of their Euro 96 and World Cup 98 squads. Following retirement, he became manager of Northampton Town in 2003, guiding the club to promotion in 2006. He then became manager of Nottingham Forest helping the club win promotion in 2008. Calderwood was sacked by Forest in December 2008 and then moved to Newcastle United, working as first team coach. After a year with the Tyneside club, Calderwood became a manager again by moving to Hibernian, but he was sacked after just over a year in that job. He was associated with Chris Hughton for several years, working as his assistant manager at Newcastle United, Birmingham City, Norwich City and Brighton & Hove Albion. After a spell as assistant manager at Aston Villa, he returned to full-time management and had two years in charge of Cambridge United.

Quick facts about Colin Calderwood

  • Full name: Colin Calderwood
  • Born: 1965-01-20
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q513921

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Who is Colin Calderwood?

Colin Calderwood (born 20 January 1965) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who was most recently the interim head coach of Northampton Town. As a player, he was a centre-back who played in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa and in the Football League for Mansfield Town, Swindon Town, Nottingham Forest and Notts County.

What nationality is Colin Calderwood?

Colin Calderwood is United Kingdom.

When was Colin Calderwood born?

Colin Calderwood was born on 1965-01-20.

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