John Cockerill (born 12 July 1961) is an English former professional football player and manager.
After two abortive attempts at Lincoln City, Cockerill had a spell in the Royal Air Force and as a lorry driver, whilst continuing to play non-league football.
[1] The highlight of his playing career with Grimsby, was the two goals he scored in 1991 against Exeter City in the last game of the season to secure promotion to Division Two.
The end of his career came with a broken leg in 1991 against Bristol City; despite trying to regain full fitness, Cockerill never played another game.
In 1994 he became caretaker manager following the resignation of Alan Buckley who had joined West Bromwich Albion.