John Sheridan

• Full name: John Sheridan
• Date of birth: 28 February 1964
• Place of birth: Manchester, England
• Nationality: Eligible for Republic of Ireland (Irish descent); represented Republic of Ireland at international level
• Playing position: Central midfielder
• Key clubs (playing career):
  • Manchester City (youth / early career)
  • Bury
  • Notts County
  • Sheffield Wednesday (most notable spell)
  • Stockport County
  • Oldham Athletic
  • Huddersfield Town
  • Hull City
  • Morecambe
• International career: Capped by Republic of Ireland (senior team). Sheridan earned a number of caps in the late 1980s and early 1990s while playing prominently for Sheffield Wednesday; he was part of the Ireland squad during that era but was not a regular starter in the major tournament squads.
• Managerial career: After retiring as a player, Sheridan moved into management. He has managed clubs including Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield, Rochdale, Plymouth Argyle, Newport County, Notts County and others, often noted for promotions and cup runs at lower-league clubs.
• Playing style and attributes: A combative, industrious central midfielder known for work-rate, leadership, goal-scoring from midfield and strong passing. Popular with fans for commitment and consistency.
• Honours & notable achievements:
  • Key member of successful Sheffield Wednesday sides in late 1980s/early 1990s, including domestic cup finals and top-flight finishes.
  • Recognised for long service and leadership at club level; achieved promotions and managerial success in the English Football League as a manager.

Note: John Sheridan was born in England but qualified and played for the Republic of Ireland through ancestry. If you need specific statistics (exact number of international caps/goals, club appearance and goal totals by season, or managerial records), I can provide a detailed year-by-year breakdown.