- Former footballer. From 1972-1982, he made 63 appearances for England, 31 of them as captain, and scored 21 goals.
- Managed Newcastle United (1992-1997, 2008), Fulham (1998-1999), England (1999-2000), and Manchester City (2001-2005).
- During his playing career, he played for Scunthorpe United (1968-1971), Liverpool (1971-1977), Hamburger SV (1977-1980), Southampton (1980-1992) and Newcastle United (1982-1984).
- Became a pop star in 1979 with the song "Head Over Heels in Love", which reached the number 31 position and stayed on the chart for six weeks.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1982 Queen's Honours List for his services to Association Football.
- Can speak German on a conversational level from his time playing football in Germany.
- Won West German championship with HSV in 1979.
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