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Houghton made a name for himself as coach of Sweden's Malmo FF. He joined the club in 1974, learnt Swedish in six weeks of night school and guided his club to the Swedish league championship four times and runners up twice. Malmo also won four national Cup titles. Houghton, a believer in taking the time to build a solid and steady team, was rewarded for his efforts in his fifth year as a coach.
Before coaching in Malmo, Houghton had been the coach of the south African team, Arcadia, which finished fourth in the league and made the semi-finals of two South African Cup competitions.
Houghton was one of the youngest coaches ever to manage in English senior football, being appointed player manager of Hastings United in the Southern League at only 21. Following his departure as Maidstone United coach, he became the manager of Swedish top flight side Malmö FF in 1974.
Houghton started his coaching career in 1972 as an assistant to Ipswich town manager Bobby Robson.
Nick Name: Bobby
Date of Birth: 13.10.47
Country: England
Language Known:English, Swedish, German
As A Player : 1966-1969 Fulham FC,England
As A Player : 1969-1970 Brighton, England
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