Kerry Dixon
Kerry Michael Dixon ( born July 24, 1961 in Luton ) is a retired English footballer.
Life and career
The strengths of large and athletic striker had his speed, heading ability and Beidbeinigkeit. He initially began working as a teenager at Tottenham Hotspur, left the club but without having played there in the direction of FC Dustable (now Dunstable Town). From 1980 to 1983 he was at Reading FC under contract. Reading FC paid at that time for Dixon £ 20,000. For three years, the striker remained at third division before he was taken in 1983 by Chelsea under contract. The Blues paid the equivalent of about 125,000 pounds. A further 25,000 € would be there if he would wear the shirt of the England team once. In his debut for the Blues, he scored two goals in the game against Derby County. Dixon was on the rise in 1984 1985 top scorer in the English top flight with Gary Lineker. His good performances brought the Englishman even inserts for his country. He made his debut in 1985 against Mexico. The first international goal the striker scored against Germany. Dixon was even in the squad the England team for the FIFA World Cup 1986 in Mexico. Dixon was only used against Poland six minutes. Overall, he played eight times in the team and scored two goals. In 1992 he left the Blues for the equivalent of approximately 575,000 pounds for Southampton FC. The expensive shopping only played nine games and scored two goals. In February 1993, Dixon moved to Luton Town. After two years with the Hatters he played at Millwall FC and Watford FC. He had his last player station as a game tert Rainer at Doncaster Rovers. His last coach job was between 2005 and 2006 as an assistant at Dunstable Town. Today, Dixon works as a presenter for Chelsea TV and employees at the Fansite of Blues: www.cfcnet.co.uk. Furthermore, the former professional footballer guides goes through the home ground of Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge.
Achievements
- English top scorer in 1985 with 24 goals
- Participation in the World Cup 1986 England ( an insert )
- 2 times promotion to the top English league with Chelsea (1984, 1989)