Mick McGiven

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Mick McGiven (b. 7 February 1951 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a former professional footballer and football manager.

His first Chelsea F.C. job was in 1990 - nine months looking after the youth team having previously coached West Ham United F.C.'s first team. At the start of the 2005/6 season, Mick moved up to work with the Chelsea first team squad after ten years in charge of the reserves.

He moved on to coach and then caretaker-manager Ipswich Town F.C. following John Lyall becoming Director of Football, before returning to Chelsea and his long spell of service with their second string.

As a player, Newcastle-born Mick played for Sunderland and West Ham, the latter signing him to replace England's World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore.

As a Chelsea coach, he played his part in developing the England captain John Terry, as well as many other youngsters who have grown into first team players throughout the divisions.

Mick is current ‘match observer scout’ with the Stamford Bridge club.

Preceded by John Lyall

Ipswich Town F.C. Manager (caretaker) 1994

Succeeded by George Burley