John Toshack
The Welsh manager who led Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey glory in 1987.
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John Toshack is a Welsh former professional football player and manager who managed Spanish side Real Sociedad. He took charge of the club and won the Copa del Rey in 1987. Two years later, he left to manage Real Madrid, but later returned to Real Sociedad in January 1991 after his dismissal from Madrid. In 1994, he was appointed part-time manager of Wales alongside his job at Real Sociedad, though he resigned after 47 days.
- Role
- Player and Manager
- Nationality
- Welsh
- Major Honours Won
- Copa del Rey (1987)
- Affiliation
- Real Sociedad
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Toshack's managerial career abroad began after he resigned from Swansea City in 1984. He took charge of Sporting CP in Portugal and later Spanish side Real Sociedad. His most notable achievement with Real Sociedad came in 1987 when he won the Copa del Rey. Two years after that triumph, he was appointed manager of Real Madrid and led them to a fifth consecutive La Liga title with a record total of points and goals scored. However, a disappointing start to the following season resulted in his dismissal in November 1990, after which he returned to Real Sociedad in January 1991. In 1994, he was appointed part-time manager of Wales alongside his job at Real Sociedad but resigned after just 47 days, having been in charge for one match, citing strong support for former manager Terry Yorath among fans and a 'political war' as reasons.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a detailed narrative of a specific match or moment during Toshack's time at Real Sociedad. It states that he won the Copa del Rey in 1987 and that he later returned to the club after being dismissed from Real Madrid in November 1990. The source also notes that in 1994 he held the part-time role of Wales manager alongside his Real Sociedad job, but resigned after 47 days and one match.
Reader's Guide
John Toshack's tenure at Real Sociedad is documented in the source through his managerial achievements. He won the Copa del Rey with the club in 1987. After managing Real Madrid and winning a La Liga title, he returned to Real Sociedad in 1990 following his dismissal from Madrid. In 1994, he was appointed part-time manager of Wales while still at Real Sociedad, but resigned after 47 days and one match, citing fan support for Terry Yorath and a 'political war'. The source does not provide details about his playing style, tactics, or specific squad composition during his time at the club.
Did You Know?
- John Toshack won the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad in 1987.
- After being dismissed from Real Madrid in November 1990, Toshack returned to manage Real Sociedad in January 1991.
- In 1994, Toshack was appointed part-time manager of Wales while simultaneously managing Real Sociedad.
- Toshack resigned as Wales manager after just 47 days and one match, citing fan support for Terry Yorath and a 'political war'.
- Before managing Real Sociedad, Toshack had managed Sporting CP in Portugal.
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