Date of birth | 20 March 1966 |
Place of birth | Liverpool |
Nationality | English |
Weight | 87 kg |
Height | 1.85 m |
Position | Forward |
Originally signed on a weekly contract at the start of last season by Bolton boss Sam Allardyce, such was the quality of Ian's displays that this soon turned into a season-long agreement. He proved an invaluable member of the first-team squad, although often used from the substitutes' bench, proving that he could still handle the pace of First Division football with his 13 league starts. Providing cover in the centre of defence and as a striker, Ian was as consistent as any Wanderers' player last year. Strong in the tackle and very good at holding the ball when in possession, he added some steel to the side when it was most needed. He also chipped in with a few goals when required, including two in the game at Stockport. A favourite with the fans, he moved on to Second Division Blackpool in January 2002 and announced his retirement following the Tangerines success in the LDV Vans Trophy Final against Cambridge United at the Millennium Stadium.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Everton | 23 Mar 1984 | 24 Mar 1988 | |
Oldham Athletic | 24 Mar 1988 | 09 Aug 1993 | |
Ipswich Town | 09 Aug 1993 | 31 Aug 1996 | |
Leicester City | 31 Aug 1996 | 11 Aug 2000 | |
Bolton Wanderers | 11 Aug 2000 | 07 Jan 2002 | |
Blackpool | 06 Nov 2001 | 06 Jan 2002 | L |
Blackpool | 07 Jan 2002 | 24 Mar 2002 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1985-86 | Everton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1985-86 | Everton | League Division One | 8 | 1 |
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1986-87 | Everton | League Division One | 2 |
1 |
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1987-88 | Everton | League Division One | 1 | 3 |
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1992-93 | Oldham Athletic | Premier League | 26 | 1 |
2 |
3
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1993-94 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1993-94 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 28 | 1 |
10 |
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1994-95 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 14 | 4 |
3 |
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1995-96 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1996-97 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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1996-97 | Leicester City | Premier League | 19 | 9 |
8 |
1
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1997-98 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1997-98 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1997-98 | Leicester City | Premier League | 22 | 2 |
7 |
2
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1997-98 | Leicester City | UEFA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1998-99 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 |
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1998-99 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 |
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1998-99 | Leicester City | Premier League | 6 | 4 |
3 |
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1999-00 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 |
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1999-00 | Leicester City | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
3 |
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1999-00 | Leicester City | Premier League | 2 | 19 |
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2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 13 | 23 |
6 |
2
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2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 |
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2001-02 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 4 |
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2001-02 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 21 | 1 |
2
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2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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06 Nov 2001 | Blackpool v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
10 Nov 2001 | Blackpool v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
20 Nov 2001 | Blackpool v Notts County | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
24 Nov 2001 | Bristol City v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
01 Dec 2001 | Port Vale v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
04 Dec 2001 | Chesterfield v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
15 Dec 2001 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
22 Dec 2001 | Bury v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
26 Dec 2001 | Blackpool v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
29 Dec 2001 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
01 Jan 2002 | Stoke City v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
05 Jan 2002 | Charlton Athletic v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
12 Jan 2002 | Blackpool v AFC Bournemouth | W | 4-3 | League Division 2 | |
19 Jan 2002 | Reading v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
29 Jan 2002 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (1st leg) |
02 Feb 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
09 Feb 2002 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
12 Feb 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (2nd leg) |
16 Feb 2002 | Colchester United v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
19 Feb 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Blackpool | W | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
23 Feb 2002 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
26 Feb 2002 | Cambridge United v Blackpool | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
02 Mar 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
09 Mar 2002 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
12 Mar 2002 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
24 Mar 2002 | Blackpool v Cambridge United | W | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.