| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian James Baird[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1978–1982 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1985 | Southampton | 22 | (5) |
| 1983–1984 | → Cardiff City (loan) | 12 | (6) |
| 1984 | → Newcastle United (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 1985–1987 | Leeds United | 85 | (33) |
| 1987–1988 | Portsmouth | 20 | (1) |
| 1988–1990 | Leeds United | 77 | (17) |
| 1990–1991 | Middlesbrough | 63 | (19) |
| 1991–1993 | Hearts | 64 | (15) |
| 1993–1995 | Bristol City | 57 | (11) |
| 1995–1996 | Plymouth Argyle[a] | 27 | (5) |
| 1996–1997 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 44 | (14) |
| 1997–1998 | Instant-Dict FC | 22 | (18) |
| Total | 498 | (145) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1998 | Instant-Dict | ||
| 1999 | Hong Kong | ||
| 2004–2007 | Havant & Waterlooville | ||
| 2007–2012 | Eastleigh | ||
| 2014–2019 | Sutton United (assistant) | ||
| 2019 | Sutton United (caretaker) | ||
| 2019–2023 | Havant & Waterlooville (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ian James Baird (born 1 April 1964) is an English former professional footballer whose most notable spells were as a Leeds United player. During his first period at the club he spent a season as captain. He won a player of the year award in his second stint in West Yorkshire, as well as a Second Division Championship medal (following his departure). He played as a striker.
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