John Breckin

John Breckin
Personal information
Full name	John Breckin
Date of birth	27 July 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Position(s)	Full Back
Senior career*
Years	Team
1971–1983	Rotherham United
1972	→ Darlington (loan)
1983	Bury
1983–1984	Doncaster Rovers
1984–1985	Burton Albion
Total
Managerial career
1987	Rotherham United
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Last updated May 27, 2025

John Breckin (born 27 July 1953) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-back.

He is the uncle of Nottingham Forest defender, Ian Breckin and is also the great-uncle of Manchester City midfielder, Kian Breckin (who plays for Wycombe Wanderers on loan).

References

1 2 3 John Breckin at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)

External links

John Breckin at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database

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Personal information

Full name	John Breckin^[1]
Date of birth	(1953-07-27) 27 July 1953 (age 71)^[1]
Place of birth	Sheffield, England^[1]
Position(s)	Full Back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1971–1983	Rotherham United	409	(8)
1972	→ Darlington (loan)	4	(0)
1983	Bury	17	(0)
1983–1984	Doncaster Rovers	18	(0)
1984–1985	Burton Albion
Total		448	(8)
Managerial career
1987	Rotherham United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals