John Hawley (footballer)
# John Hawley (footballer)

John East Hawley (born 8 May 1954) is an English former professional footballer and coach, who played as a forward. Hawley played for several English clubs: Hull City, Leeds United, Arsenal, Sunderland, Leyton Orient, Bradford City, and Scunthorpe United. He also played for NASL's St. Louis Stars.

At the end of his playing days, Hawley went on to work as a coach in the academy of Nottingham Forest.

## Career

Born in Patrington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Hawley first played as a professional footballer in 1972, for Hull City. He was loaned for the 1975–76 season to the St. Louis Stars, rejoining Hull at that season's end. In 1978, Hawley made the switch for £81,000 to local rivals, Leeds United. Hawley was the Whites' top scorer, scoring 16 goals in 33 appearances. He left in the summer of 1979 for Sunderland, for £200,000.

In 1981, he moved to Arsenal for £51,000, where he would make 23 appearances, scoring three times. Whilst on Arsenal's books, Hawley would be loaned to Leyton Orient and Hull City. He left Arsenal in 1983 for Valley Parade, where he helped Bradford City win the Third Division title of 1985. He left Bradford to join Scunthorpe United, with whom he brought his career to a conclusion.

After he retired, Hawley firstly worked in his family's antique business, and then as a coach within the Nottingham Forest academy.

## Personal life

While playing for Bradford City, he was involved with rescue efforts during the Bradford City stadium fire. He has been credited with saving the life of a supporter by pulling him to safety. As of 2014 he was running an auctioneering business in East Yorkshire.

## Honours

### Bradford City

* Football League Third Division: 1985
