Glenn Hoddle Bio | Wiki
Glenn Hoddle is a renowned English former football player and manager. Currently, he is working as a television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and BT Sport. As a player, he played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, Monaco, Chelsea, and Swindon Town. Glenn was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2007.
He has been manager of Swindon Town, Chelsea, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Also, he managed England to the second round of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where they lost to Argentina on penalties.
Glenn Hoddle Age
He was born on October 27, 1957, in Hayes, Middlesex, England. Glenn is 65 years old.
Glenn Hoddle Height
He is a man of tall stature. Gleen stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx 1.83 m).
Glenn Hoddle Family
He was born to his supportive parents in Hayes, Middlesex, England. Glenn holds British nationality and is the son of Derek Hoddle and Teresa Roberts. His mother established herself within the local darts community as the mixed double partner of the local legend Rod Kingham who was also from Harlow. He grew up with his younger brother former footballer Carl Hoddle. His brother overdosed on paracetamol but recovered in 1996. Carl died at the age of 40 after collapsing suddenly from a brain aneurysm in March 2008.
Glenn Hoddle Wife
He is currently single. Gleen was first married to Christine Ann Stirling in 1979 and they later divorced in 1998. He then married Vanessa Colburn from 2000 to 2015. He has three children with Christine Zara, Jamie, and Zoe. Further, he suffered a cardiac arrest in a London TV studio and was taken to hospital for emergency heart surgery on October 27, 2018, during his 61 birthday. He then left St Bartholomew’s Hospital to recuperate at home after his hospital treatment on November 23, 2018.
Glenn Hoddle Education
He recieved his high school diploma from Burnt Mill School in Harlow. Glenn has been supporting Tottenham Hotspur since he was eight and Martin Chivers was his favorite player. He was invited to train with the club at Tottenham’s practice ground in Cheshunt by Chivers and Ray Evans.
Glenn Hoddle Football Player
He first joined Tottenham Hotspur when he was 12 and was signed for the club as an apprentice on April 17, 1974. He made his first debut as a 17-year-old substitute for Cyril Knowles against Norwich City in August 1975. Glenn then began the First Division match in February 1976 where he won a goal. He played for Tottenham Hotspur until 1987 leaving with 88 goals. Moreover, he joined AS Monaco alongside George Weah and fellow Englishman Mark Hatele.
He played until 1991 leaving with 27 goals. From 1991 to 1993, he played for Swindon Town and scored two goals. Glen spent two years playing for Chelsea and scored one goal for the team. Further, he moved to play in the England U21 national team in 1976. He scored two goals for the team before leaving in 1980. Glenn played for England national team from 1979 to 1988 and scored eight goals.
Glenn Hoddle Manager
He arrived at Swindon Town in March 1991 as the club was struggling in the aftermath of a financial scandal that had seen them stripped of promotion to the First Division at the end of the previous season. Glenn worked as a player and then manager and enabled Swindon to reach the playoffs of the rebranded Division One in 1993 and beat Leicester City 4–3 at Wembley. He later accepted the offer to manage Chelsea and was succeeded at Swindon by his assistant John Gorman.
He was the player manager of Chelsea for three years. Glenn guided Chelsea to the FA Cup Semi-finals from 1995 to 1996 but was unable to take them beyond 11th place in the Premiership. Moreover, he managed England from 1996 to 1999 and then Southampton from 2000 to 2001. In March 2001, he was appointed manager of Tottenham with John Gorman as his assistant. Glenn worked for the team until 2003.
Further, he was linked with a return to Southampton in March 2004, but opposition from supporters meant chairman Rupert Lowe pursued alternative targets. However, he returned to management on December 7, 2004. with Wolverhampton Wanderers, again succeeding Dave Jones. He stepped down on July 1, 2006, stating differing expectations between himself and the club as the reason for his departure.
Glenn Hoddle BT Sports
After retiring from coaching, he worked at ESPN, ITV Sport, and BT Sport. Gleen began working with ESPN during Euro 2012 as a pundit. He has worked with ITV for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2016, and the 2018 World Cup. Also, he does punditry and co-commentary for BT Sport on their telecasts of the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, and Europa League.
Some of Glenn’s colleagues at BT Sports include”
John Rawling – Commentator
Darren Fletcher – Commentator
Martin Bayfield – Presentor, Pundit, and Pitchside Reporter
Rio Ferdinand – Pundit
Jules Breach – host
Brian O’Driscoll – Rugby Analyst
Stewart Robson – Primary Co-commentator
Glenn Hoddle Salary
He receives decent pay working as a television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and BT Sport. Glenn’s salary is $92,480 annually.
Glenn Hoddle Net Worth
His successful career working as an English former football player and manager has been the main source of attaining his fortune. Glenn’s net worth is $10 Million.
How Tall Is Glenn Hoddle
Glenn is a man of tall stature and is 6 ft 0 in.
Where Is Glenn Hoddle
Currently, he is working as a television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and BT Sport. As a player, he played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, Monaco, Chelsea, and Swindon Town. Glenn was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2007.
Is Glenn Hoddle Married
He is currently single. Gleen was first married to Christine Ann Stirling in 1979 and they later divorced in 1998. He then married Vanessa Colburn from 2000 to 2015.
Glenn’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @GlennHoddle