Terence Pashley (born 11 October 1956) is an English former professional

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. He played for

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and Bury in the 1970s and 1980s, making well over 400

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appearances for the three clubs. His position was as a defender, specifically a left full-back. He now works as a coach for Burnley, with the club confirming on 16 October 2012 that he has taken on the role of caretaker manager (following the departure of

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Playing career

Pashley's career started when he was promoted from the youth team to the first-team squad by then

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side Burnley in 1972. He made his professional début on 18 September 1973, in an

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tie against East Fife at

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. He went on to play a total of 20 games for the Clarets over the following six seasons, making 18 league appearances in that time. His last game for Burnley came in the 1–2 defeat to

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on 19 November 1977. Pashley signed for

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's Blackpool in 1978. He made his debut for the club in the third league game of the 1978–79 season, a 2–1 defeat at

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on 26 August. He went on to make 34 further league appearances, as well as two in the

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and three in the League Cup.Calley, Roy (1992). '' Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 332 He appeared in fifty of Blackpool's 52 league and cup games of 1979–80 (under

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firstly, then Alan Ball), scoring three goals (all in the league). His first goal occurred in the opening league game of the season, a 2–1 victory over Gillingham at

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on 18 August. The other two came in a 5–4 home victory over

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on 13 October, and in a 2–1 defeat against the same opposition in the reverse fixture.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 334 In 1980–81, Pashley made thirty league appearances, again under two managers – this time Alan Ball and his successor, Allan Brown.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 336 Pashley was ever-present in Allan Brown's first full season in charge, 1981–82, appearing in each of the club's 53 league and cup games. He scored one league goal, in a 3–2 defeat at

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on 17 October.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 338 Brown left the club at the end of the season, and was replaced by Sam Ellis. Pashley was ever-present for the second consecutive season. His 53 appearances in 1982–83 meant he had made 106 consecutive appearances for Blackpool. This was, however, a long way short of Georgie Mee's record of 195 consecutive league appearances for the club. Pashley spent a large portion of the season up front alongside

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, and scored three league goals (two from the penalty spot). He also helped put Blackpool into the second round of the FA Cup by scoring in their first-round victory at

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He also scored two goals in the League Cup.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 340 Pashley left Blackpool for Bury at the end of the season. He remained at

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for six years, making 217 League appearances and scoring five League goals.

Managerial career

After retiring from playing, Pashley remained in

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and became U18s Manager at Burnley. After former manager

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, and other senior backroom staff left for

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, Pashley was made joint caretaker manager of the club with

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. He held the same position when

left the club prior to

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being appointed but this time solely."Unlucky 13 For Youths In Cup Drama" – Burnley F.C.'s official website
/ref> In his 3 games in charge of the Burnley senior team, Pashley guided the team to a 1–0 home victory over his local side

(only Burnleys 2nd clean sheet of the season) and a 4–3 victory away to

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, where a 96th-minute goal from

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was enough to secure victory. However Terry lost his last game to an inform

, who were top of the league at this time, by four goals to nil. Since his arrival at Burnley F.C., as part of the back-room staff, he has quickly made his way up the popularity scale with wins against Manchester United U18s with Burnley U18s and Fulham U18s with the same side.

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References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pashley, Terry 1956 births Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Chesterfield Men's association football defenders Burnley F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Bury F.C. players English Football League players Burnley F.C. non-playing staff