Coaching career
1Every stint in John Cottam's managerial and playing career, in chronological order. Club names link through to team pages with recent form, squad, and head-to-head stats.
Scarborough F.C.?–present
Playing career
8Nottingham Forest F.C.1968–1976
Mansfield Town F.C.1972–1972
Lincoln City F.C.1973–1973
Chesterfield F.C.1976–1979
Chester City F.C.1979–1982
Scarborough F.C.1982–1984
Burton Albion F.C.1984–1985
Metropolitan Police F.C.1985–1988