Iain Dowie

• Full name: Iain Dowie
• Born: 9 November 1965 (Hatfield, England)
• Nationality: Represented Northern Ireland at international level
• Position: Forward / Striker

Playing career (summary)

• Began his professional career in the English leagues and is best known for spells at Luton Town and West Ham United, where he played as a centre-forward.
• Also had playing spells with other English clubs later in his career, and was capped by Northern Ireland as an international player.

After playing

• Moved into management after retiring as a player. His most high-profile achievement as a manager was leading Crystal Palace to promotion to the Premier League via the 2004 play-offs.

Legacy

• Remembered as a combative, hardworking striker during his playing days and later as a manager who achieved rapid success with Crystal Palace.