Age, Biography and Wiki
Ken Knighton (Kenneth Knighton) was born on 20 February, 1944 in Darton, England, is an English footballer, coach, and manager. Discover Ken Knighton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
| Popular As |
Kenneth Knighton |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 February 1944 |
| Birthday |
20 February |
| Birthplace |
Darton, England |
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 80 years old group.
Ken Knighton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Ken Knighton height is 5ft 9in .
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5ft 9in |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ken Knighton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ken Knighton worth at the age of 80 years old? Ken Knighton’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from . We have estimated Ken Knighton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Kenneth Knighton (born 20 February 1944) is an English former footballer, coach and manager.
He is most well known for his spell as manager at Sunderland during which time the club was promoted to the First Division, and he also managed Football League club Orient and non-league clubs Dagenham and Trowbridge Town.
As a player, he played as a defender for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers, Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday.
Knighton was born in Darton.
After playing Barnsley schoolboy football and amateur football for Wath Wanderers whilst working as a trainee miner, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers as a non-contract player in August 1959.
He became an apprentice at the club in August 1960 before turning professional in February 1961.
He made 16 league appearances for Wolves prior to signing for Oldham Athletic in November 1966 for a fee of £12,000.
He joined Preston North End for £35,000 in December 1967 before switching to Blackburn Rovers in July 1969 for £45,000.
In 1969, Knighton was asked to tour New Zealand as part of an FA XI.
He was sold to Hull City in March 1971 for £60,000 before joining Sheffield Wednesday two years later, where he would retire in January 1976.
Following his retirement as a player, Knighton worked as a youth-team coach at Sheffield Wednesday and a first-team coach at Sunderland before becoming manager in June 1979.
Considered a strict disciplinarian during his time as Sunderland manager, he won the club promotion to the First Division as Second Division runners-up in his debut season at the club.
He was sacked towards the end of the following season after Tom Cowie took over as chairman.
After briefly working as a scout for Manchester United, he became Orient manager in October 1981, but the club were relegated to the Third Division and Knighton was sacked in May 1983 when they struggled in the following season.
He later worked as manager of Dagenham and Trowbridge Town.
