he spent the vast majority of his playing career at birmingham city, for whom he made 405 appearances in all competitions. he joined the club as an amateur in 1957 when he left school, and turned professional in may 1959. he also played for aston villa and in non-league football for atherstone town. he went on to coach in england and abroad, and was employed as chief scout by leicester city and aston villa. he was capped for england at youth level.