John Toshack

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Lore & Background

Toshack led Real Sociedad to win the Copa del Rey in 1987. Two years later, he was appointed manager of Real Madrid and led them to a fifth consecutive La Liga title. After a disappointing start to the following season, he was dismissed in November 1990 and returned to Real Sociedad. The source does not specify the exact month of his return to Real Sociedad, only that it occurred after his dismissal from Real Madrid in November 1990.

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

Toshack's managerial career included spells at Sporting CP, Real Sociedad (winning the Copa del Rey in 1987), Real Madrid (winning La Liga in 1989–90), Deportivo La Coruña, Beşiktaş, and the Wales national team (two stints). He also managed Macedonia, Khazar Lankaran, Wydad Casablanca, and Tractor.

Did You Know?

• Toshack became the youngest player to appear for Cardiff City at 16 years and 236 days, a record that stood for 41 years until broken by Aaron Ramsey.
• He scored over 150 goals in the Football League in more than 350 appearances.
• He won 40 caps for Wales and scored 13 goals.
• As player-manager of Swansea City, he led the club from the Fourth Division to the First Division in four seasons, earning the description 'manager of the century' from Bill Shankly.