John Gidman (born 10 January 1954) is an English former footballer who played for Aston Villa, Everton, Manchester United, Manchester City, Stoke City and Darlington.
[1] Gidman was a product of the Liverpool and Aston Villa youth systems.
In August 1979 Gidman demanded better terms, despite two years remaining on his existing contract; Ron Saunders agreed that he could leave the club.
[6] He was subsequently signed by Everton for £650,000 in a deal which saw midfielder Pat Heard move the other way at a valuation of £100,000.
He then moved to Stoke City and Darlington, and retired after seeing his final club relegated to the Football Conference in 1989.