Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Ian Porterfield Biography and Timeline

Follow Ian Porterfield through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Ian Porterfield, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1973–1982Years on this page

1973

1973 FA Cup Final Winning Goal

Midfielder · Wembley · Sport / Football

Scores Sunderland's winner against holders Leeds United in a famous final upset.

1982

United Fourth Division Championship

Manager · Sheffield · Sport / Football

Porterfield led Sheffield United out of the Fourth Division at the first attempt, winning the league title after the club's dramatic decline.

Records, sources and methodology

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