Colin Addison is a footballer and football manager. He was born on May 18 1940 in Taunton, Somerset.

His playing career began at York City before moving to Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Sheffield United and finally, in 1971 Hereford United, where he was player manager, taking over from John Charles.

His managerial career continued at

• Durban City (South Africa) 1975-76
• Notts County 1976-77
• Newport County A.F.C. 1978-79 and 1982-85
• West Bromwich Albion (asst manager) 1979-80 and 1987-88
• Derby County 1980-82
• El Ali (Qatar) 1985-86
• Celta Vigo (Spain) 1986-87
• Atletico de Madrid (Spain) 1988-89
• Cadiz Club de Futbol (Spain) 1989-1990
• Hereford United 1990-1991
• Al Arabi (Kuwait) 1992-93
• Club Deportivo Badajoz (Spain) 1995-96
• Merthyr Tydfil F.C. 1996-98
• Scarborough Football Club 1999-2000
• Yeovil Town 2000-2001
• Swansea City 2001-2002
• Forest Green Rovers 2002-2003
• Barry Town 2004