Mick Channon

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Michael Roger Channon (born 28 November 1948) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward and represented the England national team in the 1970s. Scoring over 250 goals in his career, mainly for Southampton, he became known for his trademark windmill goal celebration.[1] Channon later became a successful racehorse trainer.

Club career

Southampton

Channon was born in Orcheston, Wiltshire and made his debut for Southampton as a 17-year-old in 1966, scoring in a match against Bristol City.[2] Within three years he had established himself as the club's main goalscorer and was consistent in front of goal at a time when Southampton were one of the less fashionable teams in English football's First Division. However, despite a record season tally of 21 goals for Southampton in 1974, the club was relegated to the Second Division at the end of the season.[3]

Channon stayed loyal to Southampton despite obvious concerns for his international chances and was rewarded in 1976 which was a special year for Channon. Southampton were still in the Second Division but nevertheless enjoyed a dream run to the FA Cup final where they played Manchester United.[4] Although Southampton were a lower division side, they were considerably more experienced than Manchester United's youthful team.[5] Southampton won 1–0, with Channon playing a part in the winning goal scored late in the game by Bobby Stokes.[5] It was his first domestic honour in the game.

Manchester City

In the 1977 close season, Channon left Southampton — still in the Second Division — to join Manchester City in a £300,000 deal.[6] His new club were making progress, having just finished second in the First Division behind champions Liverpool, but this was where they peaked and Channon struggled to settle.[2][6] He made 72 appearances and scored 24 goals during his time at Manchester City.[2]

Return to Southampton

Channon went back to Southampton (by now back in the First Division) in September 1979.[2] Now in his thirties, he continued to play regularly though his goals ratio was not good in his second spell, with only ten coming in each of his first two seasons back at the club.[2] He joined Newcastle United in 1982 after playing 510 games for Southampton over two spells, scoring a total of 185 goals placing him top of the club's list of all-time goalscorers.[2]

After Southampton

Channon lasted barely a month at Newcastle before joining Bristol Rovers.[7] His impressive career seemingly on the decline, he failed to score in nine games for Bristol Rovers before a sudden departure again, this time to Norwich City where, at the age of 34, he found some of his old touch.[8] He played 88 games over three seasons, scoring 16 goals, and suffered a mixed end to his Norwich career in 1985 when the club won the League Cup — Channon's second and final domestic honour — with a 1–0 win over Sunderland at Wembley, but were then relegated (with Sunderland) at the end of the same season.[9][10] Channon joined Portsmouth and Finn Harps (where he played in one League of Ireland Cup game),[11] before retiring from the game in 1986.[12][13]

International career

Called up to make his debut for the England national team by Alf Ramsey in October 1972, Channon played well enough in a 1–1 draw with Yugoslavia at Wembley to be selected for the squads for two subsequent qualifying matches for the 1974 FIFA World Cup, although he was not eventually in the team for either.[2] However, he won his second cap in a famous 5–0 hammering of Scotland at Hampden Park in February 1973, scoring his first goal in the process.[14]

As the year progressed, Channon scored again in a match against Wales and then added a brace in a 7–0 thumping of Austria before he was picked by Ramsey for his first competitive match – a crucial and ultimately infamous World Cup qualifier against Poland at Wembley.[15][16] If England did not win, they would not qualify for the tournament. Channon, in his tenth England outing, was in an attacking line-up which spent pretty much the whole match in the Poland half, trying to break the deadlock.[16] Channon saw his own chances saved by the eccentric but inspired goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski and the game ended 1–1.[16]

He played in a series of post-season friendlies for England, scoring in three of them and was kept in the side the following October as England began their campaign to qualify for the 1976 European Championships. Channon scored in the game against Czechoslovakia as England won 3–0.[17] Channon's next goal for England was a while coming — in September 1975 — as England beat Switzerland in a friendly. England had two qualifying games left at the end of the year for the 1976 European Championships and Channon scored in both, but England lost 2–1 to Czechoslovakia in Bratislava and then only drew 1–1 with Portugal in Lisbon.[18][19] England failed to qualify and Czechoslovakia went on to win the tournament.[20]

After winning an FA Cup medal in the 1976 Final, Channon was back at Wembley days later to score twice in England's 4–0 win over Northern Ireland; he then scored again four days later against Scotland but England lost 2–1 at Hampden Park.[2] There followed a summer tournament in the U.S. for the bi-centennial celebrations, and Channon scored twice in a thrilling game against Italy as England came from two goals down to win 3–2, whilst also becoming the first Southampton player to captain England.[2] A fortnight later, Channon scored again as England defeated Finland 4–1 in Helsinki to get their qualification campaign for the 1978 FIFA World Cup off to a perfect start, though this would be tempered later by a defeat against Italy in Rome.[21][22]

In March 1977, Channon scored twice as England beat Luxembourg at Wembley to get their World Cup campaign back on track; Luxembourg were the 'whipping boys' of the group and England would later need to demolish Luxembourg by a similar or better scoreline in Luxembourg to give themselves a chance of overhauling Italy and qualifying for the World Cup.[23]

Channon hit his 20th England goal in a 2–1 win over Northern Ireland in May 1977.[24] A week later came another Channon goal against Scotland – this time from the penalty spot – but this proved an infamous England defeat as the Scots won 2–1 and their fans invaded the Wembley pitch in celebration, ripping up clods of souvenir turf and pulling down one of the crossbars.[25]

After an ill-fated move to Manchester City affected his form, Ron Greenwood chose to omit him from the starting line-up when England played the crucial World Cup qualifier in Luxembourg in October 1977.[26] England won 2–0 and, despite victory over Italy in the last game of the campaign, the goals record was insufficient to take them to the World Cup.[27] Channon was not selected for his country again; his international career ended with 46 appearances and a healthy 21 goals. England's failure to qualify for three major international tournaments during Channon's career leaves him as the most-capped player never to have been named to a World Cup or European Championships squad. As of 17 July 2018, he remains joint 18th in the all-time England scorers list, level with Kevin Keegan and Steven Gerrard.[28]

Horse racing

Channon always had an interest in horse racing during his football career. After retiring from full-time professional football in 1986, he began working as an assistant trainer, before becoming a licensed trainer in his own right in 1990.[29] He initially had ten horses.[30]

He then moved to the West Ilsley stables near Newbury, formerly owned by the Queen, and began to increase his number of horses, eventually ending up with almost 200.[6][30]

In 2002, he ended the season with 123 winners, topping the 100-mark for the first time in his career.[30]

In May 2012, he produced his first Classic winner when Samitar took the Irish 1,000 Guineas.[31]

Among owners who had their horses with Channon are old football colleagues, including Kevin Keegan, Alan Ball, Chris Cattlin and Sir Alex Ferguson.[30]

In October 2022, Channon retired from training. His son Jack took over the licence.[29]

Personal life

On 27 August 2008, Channon was involved and injured in a motorway accident on the M1.[32] He was travelling from the Doncaster Sales to his West Ilsley stables in Berkshire when the accident happened.[32] Channon was reported to have suffered a punctured lung and broken arm and jaw.[32]

During an interview with Clare Balding broadcast on BBC One on 3 January 2009, Channon spoke about how, as a result of the broken jaw, he was subsequently fitted with metal plates in his face. Bloodstock agent and friend Tim Corby died in the accident.[33]

He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 2001 when he was surprised by Michael Aspel while being interviewed at his West Ilsley racing stables near Newbury.[34]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[35]
National team Year Apps Goals
England 1972 1 0
1973 10 4
1974 10 4
1975 9 3
1976 8 6
1977 8 4
Total 46 21
Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Channon goal.
List of international goals scored by Mick Channon
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 Template:Dts Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland {{ Template:Yesno alias = Scotland flag alias = Flag of Scotland.svg flag alias-1542 = Flag of Scotland (traditional).svg link alias-football = Scotland men's national football team size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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3–0 5–0 Friendly [36]
2 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Wales flag alias = Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg flag alias-1807 = Flag of Wales (1807–1953).svg flag alias-1953 = Flag of Wales (1953–1959).svg flag alias-1959 = Flag of Wales (1959).svg size = name = variant = altlink = national football team

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2–0 3–0 1972–73 British Home Championship [37]
3 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Austria flag alias = Flag of Austria.svg flag alias-empire = Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy.svg flag alias-state = Flag of Austria (state).svg flag alias-1230 = Flag of Austria (1230–1934).svg flag alias-war = Austria-Hungary-flag-1869-1914-naval-1786-1869-merchant.svg flag alias-1934 = State flag of Austria (1934–1938).svg flag alias-1938 = Flag of Germany (1935–1945).svg


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}}

1–0 7–0 Friendly [38]
4 4–0
5 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Argentina flag alias = Flag of Argentina.svg flag alias-alt = Flag of Argentina (civil).svg flag alias-1812 = Flag of Belgrano (1812).svg flag alias-1816 = Flag of Argentina (civil).svg flag alias-1818 = Flag of Argentina.svg flag alias-1819 = Flag of Argentina (1818).svg flag alias-1820 = Flag of Argentina.svg flag alias-1829 = Flag of Liga Federal.svg flag alias-1835 = Flag of Argentina (1840).svg flag alias-1850 = Flag of the Argentine Confederation.svg flag alias-1861 = Flag of Argentina (1818–1819, 1820–1829, 1861–2010).svg link alias-naval = Argentine Navy link alias-coast guard = Argentine Naval Prefecture flag alias-marines = Naval Jack of Argentina.svg link alias-marines = Argentine Naval Infantry Command link alias-air force = Argentine Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of Argentina (3-2).svg link alias-army = Argentine Army flag alias-navy = Flag of Argentina.svg link alias-navy = Argentine Navy empty = Argentina XV national rugby union team size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}}

1–0 2–2 Friendly [39]
6 Template:Dts Zentralstadion, Leipzig, Germany {{ Template:Yesno alias = East Germany flag alias = Flag of East Germany.svg flag alias-1949 = Flag of Germany.svg flag alias-navy = Flag of warships of VM (East Germany).svg link alias-navy = Volksmarine flag alias-naval = Flag of warships of VM (East Germany).svg link alias-naval = Volksmarine flag alias-army = Flag of NVA (East Germany).svg link alias-army = Land Forces of the National People's Army flag alias-military = Flag of NVA (East Germany).svg link alias-military = National People's Army link alias-air force = Air Forces of the National People's Army flag alias-EUA = German Olympic flag (1959-1968).svg link alias-tennis = Germany {{{mw}}} Cup team size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}}

1–1 1–1 Friendly [40]
7 Template:Dts Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia {{ Template:Yesno alias = Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia shortname alias = Yugoslavia flag alias = Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg flag alias-shs = Flag of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs.svg flag alias-army = Yugoslavia Infantry flag.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Yugoslavia (1949–1993).svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Yugoslavia (1949–1993).svg link alias-military = Yugoslav People's Army link alias-army = Yugoslav Ground Forces link alias-naval = Yugoslav Navy link alias-air force = Yugoslav Air Force link alias-navy = Yugoslav Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–0 2–2 Friendly [41]
8 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{safesubst: Template:Yesno alias = Czechoslovakia flag alias = Flag of the Czech Republic.svg flag alias-1918 = Flag of Bohemia.svg flag alias-naval = Naval_Ensign_of_Czechoslovakia_1935-1939_1945-1955.svg link alias-naval = Czechoslovakian Naval Forces link alias-army = Czechoslovak Army flag alias-navy = Naval_Ensign_of_Czechoslovakia_1935-1939_1945-1955.svg link alias-navy = Czechoslovakian Naval Forces size = name = variant = altlink = national football team altvar = football

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1–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 1976 qualification [42]
9 Template:Dts St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland {{ Template:Yesno alias = Switzerland flag alias = Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Switzerland (Pantone).svg link alias-army = Swiss Army link alias-air force = Swiss Air Force size = size flag alias = 23x16px sizebig flag alias = 25px name = altlink = national football team variant =

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2–0 2–1 Friendly [43]
10 Template:Dts Tehelné pole, Bratislava, Slovakia {{safesubst: Template:Yesno alias = Czechoslovakia flag alias = Flag of the Czech Republic.svg flag alias-1918 = Flag of Bohemia.svg flag alias-naval = Naval_Ensign_of_Czechoslovakia_1935-1939_1945-1955.svg link alias-naval = Czechoslovakian Naval Forces link alias-army = Czechoslovak Army flag alias-navy = Naval_Ensign_of_Czechoslovakia_1935-1939_1945-1955.svg link alias-navy = Czechoslovakian Naval Forces size = name = variant = altlink = national football team altvar = football

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1–0 1–2 UEFA Euro 1976 qualification [44]
11 Template:Dts Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal {{ Template:Yesno alias = Portugal flag alias = Flag of Portugal.svg flag alias-1248 = PortugueseFlag1248.svg flag alias-1385 = PortugueseFlag1385.svg flag alias-1495 = Flag Portugal (1495).svg flag alias-1578 = Flag Portugal (1578).svg flag alias-1640 = Flag Portugal (1640).svg flag alias-1707 = Flag Portugal (1707).svg flag alias-1750 = Flag of Portugal (1750).svg flag alias-1816 = Flag of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves.svg flag alias-1830 = Flag Portugal (1830).svg flag alias-civil = Flag Portugal sea (1830).svg flag alias-air force=Portugal Air force fin flash.svg flag alias-army = Military flag of Portugal.svg link alias-air force = Portuguese Air Force link alias-army = Portuguese Army link alias-naval = Portuguese Navy flag alias-navy=Naval Jack of Portugal.svg link alias-navy = Portuguese Navy flag alias-marines=Naval Jack of Portugal.svg link alias-marines=Portuguese Marine Corps size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–1 1–1 UEFA Euro 1976 qualification [45]
12 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Northern Ireland flag alias = Ulster Banner.svg flag alias-assembly = Flag of Northern Ireland Assembly.svg flag alias-saltire = St Patrick's saltire.svg flag alias-union = Flag of the United Kingdom.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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2–0 4–0 1975–76 British Home Championship [46]
13 4–0
14 Template:Dts Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland {{ Template:Yesno alias = Scotland flag alias = Flag of Scotland.svg flag alias-1542 = Flag of Scotland (traditional).svg link alias-football = Scotland men's national football team size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–0 1–2 1975–76 British Home Championship [47]
15 Template:Dts Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA {{ Template:Yesno alias = Italy flag alias = Flag of Italy.svg flag alias-1861 = Flag of Italy (1861–1946).svg flag alias-1943 = War flag of the Italian Social Republic.svg flag alias-2003 = Flag of Italy (2003–2006).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Italy.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Italy.svg flag alias-navy-1947 = Naval Ensign of Italy (1947-2013).svg link alias-naval = Italian Navy link alias-air force = Italian Air Force link alias-army = Italian Army flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Italy.svg link alias-navy = Italian Navy link alias-roller hockey = Italy {{{mw}}} national roller hockey team size = name = variant = altlink = national football team altvar = football

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1–2 3–2 1976 U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament [48]
16 3–2
17 Template:Dts Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland {{ Template:Yesno alias = Finland flag alias = Flag of Finland.svg flag alias-grand duchy = Flag of Russia.svg flag alias-1809 = Flag of Russia.svg flag alias-1917 = Flag of Finland 1918 (state).svg flag alias-1918 = Flag of Finland (1918-1920).svg flag alias-1920 = Flag of Finland.svg flag alias-state = Flag of Finland (state).svg flag alias-state-1918 = Flag of Finland 1918-1920 (State).svg flag alias-state-1920 = Flag of Finland 1920-1978 (State).svg flag alias-naval = Military Flag of Finland.svg border-naval = flag alias-naval-1918 = Flag of Finland 1918-1920 (Military).svg border-naval-1918 = flag alias-naval-1920 = Flag of Finland 1920-1978 (Military).svg border-naval-1920 = link alias-naval = Finnish Navy flag alias-navy = Naval Jack of Finland.svg link alias-navy = Finnish Navy link alias-air force = Finnish Air Force flag alias-military = Military flag of Finland.svg link alias-military = Finnish Defence Forces flag alias-army = Military flag of Finland.svg link alias-army = Finnish Army size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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3–1 4–1 1976 FIFA World Cup qualification [49]
18 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Luxembourg flag alias = Flag of Luxembourg.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Luxembourg.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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4–0 5–0 1976 FIFA World Cup qualification [50]
19 5–0
20 Template:Dts Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland {{ Template:Yesno alias = Northern Ireland flag alias = Ulster Banner.svg flag alias-assembly = Flag of Northern Ireland Assembly.svg flag alias-saltire = St Patrick's saltire.svg flag alias-union = Flag of the United Kingdom.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–1 2–1 1976–77 British Home Championship [51]
21 Template:Dts Wembley Stadium, London, England {{ Template:Yesno alias = Scotland flag alias = Flag of Scotland.svg flag alias-1542 = Flag of Scotland (traditional).svg link alias-football = Scotland men's national football team size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}}

1–2 1–2 1976–77 British Home Championship [52]

Football honours

Southampton

Norwich City

Individual

  • Rothmans Golden Boots Awards: 1973, 1974[54]

Horse racing honours

Group 1 / Grade I wins

Great Britain

Canada

France

Germany

Ireland

Italy

References

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Bibliography

  • Channon, Mick (1986). Man on the Run: An Autobiography. Arthur Barker. Template:ISBN
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External links

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