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John Curtis

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 9 8 0 1 30 7 +23 88.89
A 9 3 1 5 16 16 0 33.33
N 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0.00
TOTALS 19 11 1 7 46 24 +22 57.89

Name: John Charles Keyworth Curtis
Birthdate: 03-09-1978
Age: 47
Birthplace: Nuneaton, England
Height: 5' 9" (1.75m)
Weight: 11st 4lbs (71.67kg)
Years at Club: 1995-2000
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 10/07/1995. Signed Professional: 23/09/1995
Previous Clubs: Barnsley (loan)
Debut: 14/10/1997 v Ipswich Town (A) 0-2 (League Cup 3rd Round)
Farewell: Transferred to Blackburn Rovers, 31/05/2000, £1.5m
Passed Away:

Biography

John Curtis is a former English professional footballer best known for his versatility as a defender and defensive midfielder. A product of Manchester United's famed youth academy, Curtis was part of the club's promising young players during the late 1990s. While his first-team opportunities were limited at United due to competition from established stars, Curtis carved out a solid career with various clubs in England's top leagues.

Early Career at Manchester United
Curtis joined Manchester United's youth academy at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks, developing a reputation for being a versatile defender capable of playing as a centre-back, right-back, or defensive midfielder. He made his senior debut for Manchester United in 1997.

Despite being highly regarded, Curtis struggled to establish himself as a regular starter in the first team due to the wealth of defensive talent at United, including the likes of Gary Neville and Jaap Stam. He made 14 first-team appearances for United but did not feature consistently in major competitions.

Career After Manchester United
In search of more playing time, Curtis joined Barnsley on loan in 1999 before signing permanently with Blackburn Rovers in 2000. His time at Blackburn was more fruitful, as he played regularly in the First Division (now the Championship) and helped the club achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2001.

Curtis went on to play for a variety of clubs in England, including Sheffield United, Leicester City, Portsmouth, Nottingham Forest, and Preston North End. His versatility allowed him to adapt to different positions in defense and midfield, making him a valuable asset for teams in the Premier League and lower divisions.

International Career
John Curtis represented England at various youth levels, including the England U18 and U21 teams. He was considered a bright prospect during his youth international career, but he never earned a full cap for the senior England national team.

Post-Retirement
After retiring from professional football, Curtis pursued a career in coaching. He has worked with youth teams and shared his footballing knowledge in various capacities, continuing his involvement in the game.

Legacy
Although John Curtis didn't make a huge impact at Manchester United, he is remembered as a versatile and reliable player who had a respectable career across several English clubs. His ability to play in multiple defensive roles made him a valuable squad player wherever he went, and his grounding at Manchester United's academy set him up for a long career in professional football.

Summary
John Curtis is a former Manchester United defender who played for the club in the late 1990s before moving on to clubs like Blackburn Rovers, where he enjoyed regular playing time. Known for his versatility and ability to play in different defensive positions, Curtis had a solid career in English football. He also represented England at youth levels and has continued his involvement in football through coaching.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1997-1998 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2. 1998-1999 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
3. 1999-2000 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
TOTALS 0 13 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Barnsley 2 0
2. Sheffield Wednesday 2 0
3. Everton 2 0
4. Coventry City 2 0
5. Nottingham Forest 2 0
6. Ipswich Town 1 0
7. West Ham United 1 0
8. Arsenal 1 0
9. Wimbledon 1 0
10. Bury 1 0
11. Blackburn Rovers 1 0
12. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
13. Lazio 1 0
14. Aston Villa 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Wilson, Danny 2
2. Strachan, Gordon 2
3. Atkinson, Ron 2
4. Burley, George 1
5. Pleat, David 1
6. Kendall, Howard 1
7. Redknapp, Harry 1
8. Wenger, Arsene 1
9. Kinnear, Joe 1
10. Warnock, Neil 1
11. Bassett, Dave 1
12. Hodgson, Roy 1
13. Graham, George 1
14. Smith, Walter 1
15. Eriksson, Sven-Goran 1
16. Gregory, John 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 19
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 9
2. Highfield Road 2
3. Boleyn Ground 1
4. City Ground, Nottingham 1
5. Hillsborough 1
6. Oakwell 1
7. Portman Road 1
8. Stade Louis II 1
9. Villa Park 1
10. White Hart Lane 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 13
2. League Cup 5
3. Super Cup 1
No Opponent Count
1. Barnsley 2
2. Sheffield Wednesday 2
3. Everton 2
4. Coventry City 2
5. Nottingham Forest 2
6. Ipswich Town 1
7. West Ham United 1
8. Arsenal 1
9. Wimbledon 1
10. Bury 1
11. Blackburn Rovers 1
12. Tottenham Hotspur 1
13. Lazio 1
14. Aston Villa 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 18
2. Italy 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 27-08-1999 Lazio L 0-1 Super Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 14-10-1997 LC Ipswich Town L 0-2 A 0 Alex Mathie 13', Mauricio Taricco 45'
2. 25-10-1997 PL Barnsley W 7-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 17', 19', 45', Ryan Giggs 43', 57', Paul Scholes 59', Karel Poborsky 80'
3. 01-11-1997 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 6-1 H 0 Teddy Sheringham 13', 63', Jon Newsome 20' (o.g.), Andrew Cole 39', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 41', 75' Guy Whittingham 69'
4. 26-12-1997 PL Everton W 2-0 H 0 Henning Berg 14', Andrew Cole 35'
5. 28-12-1997 PL Coventry City L 2-3 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 31', Teddy Sheringham 48' Noel Whelan 13', *Dion Dublin 87' (pen), Darren Huckerby 88'
6. 07-03-1998 PL Sheffield Wednesday L 0-2 A 0 Peter Atherton 27', Paulo Di Canio 89'
7. 11-03-1998 PL West Ham United D 1-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 66' Trevor Sinclair 7'
8. 14-03-1998 PL Arsenal L 0-1 H 0 Marc Overmars 80'
9. 10-05-1998 PL Barnsley W 2-0 A 0 Andrew Cole 6', Teddy Sheringham 77'
10. 17-10-1998 PL Wimbledon W 5-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 19', 88', Ryan Giggs 45', David Beckham 47', Dwight Yorke 52' Jason Euell 39'
11. 28-10-1998 LC Bury W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 106', Erik Nevland 115'
12. 11-11-1998 LC Nottingham Forest W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 57', 60' Steve Stone 68'
13. 14-11-1998 PL Blackburn Rovers W 3-2 H 0 Paul Scholes 31', 59', Dwight Yorke 43' Dario Marcolin 66', Nathan Blake 74'
14. 02-12-1998 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 70' Chris Armstrong 48', 55', David Ginola 85'
15. 06-02-1999 PL Nottingham Forest W 8-1 A 0 Dwight Yorke 2', 67', Andrew Cole 7', 50', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 80', 88', 90'+1, 90'+4 Alan Rogers 6'
16. 21-03-1999 PL Everton W 3-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 55', Gary Neville 64', David Beckham 67' Don Hutchison 81'
17. 25-08-1999 PL Coventry City W 2-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 63', Dwight Yorke 75' John Aloisi 80'
18. 27-08-1999 ESC Lazio L 0-1 N 0 Marcelo Salas 35'
19. 13-10-1999 LC Aston Villa L 0-3 A 0 Julian Joachim 18', Ian Taylor 49', Steve Stone 90'
 

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