Managed Tottenham Hotspur to FA Cup victory in 1981 and 1982, and later coached several other teams, including Be?ikta? in Turkey.
Keith Burkinshaw is one of the most successful managers in Tottenham Hotspur's history, leading the team to three major trophies during his tenure from 1976 to 1984. He is best known for his bold tactics and unconventional player signings, including the acquisition of Argentine World Cup stars Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricardo Villa.
Burkinshaw was born on June 23, 1935, in Higham, Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire. He attended Barnsley Grammar School, where he was classmates with Michael Parkinson, and obtained six O-levels. After leaving school, he began his footballing career with Midland League side Denaby United while working at Dodworth Colliery.
He had a brief spell as an amateur with Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Liverpool in November 1953. Burkinshaw played just once for Liverpool, against Port Vale in April 1955, before moving to Workington in December 1957 for a fee of £3,000. He played 293 league games for Workington and later became player-manager between November 1964 and March 1965.
After retiring from playing, Burkinshaw moved to Zambia to coach for a few months before returning to England as first-team coach of Newcastle United. He was sacked by Newcastle on May 1, 1975, and joined Tottenham Hotspur as coach a month later.
He became manager after Terry Neill left for Arsenal in 1976. During his tenure, Burkinshaw won more major competitions at the club than all but one other Spurs manager, Bill Nicholson. Despite being relegated in his first year in charge, he led the team to promotion the following year and signed Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricardo Villa, two Argentine World Cup stars, in 1978.
Burkinshaw's unconventional tactics and player signings earned him a reputation as a bold and innovative manager. His influence on modern football is still felt today, and he remains one of the most beloved and respected figures in Tottenham Hotspur's history.
Despite his success, Burkinshaw's managerial career was not without controversy. He was known for his fiery personality and had several public disagreements with players and officials.
"I'm not a miracle worker, but I can work miracles."
"You can't win anything with kids, but I've won three major trophies with kids."
| 1935 | Born on June 23rd in Higham, Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire |
| 1953 | Joined Liverpool as an amateur |
| 1957 | Moved to Workington for £3,000 |
| 1964 | Became player-manager of Workington |
| 1975 | Sacked by Newcastle United as first-team coach |
| 1976 | Became manager of Tottenham Hotspur |
| 1984 | Left Tottenham Hotspur after eight years as manager |
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