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Former Coventry City manager Iain Dowie has found a new job outside of football.

The 59-cap former Northern Ireland striker played for six league clubs and has managed six teams in his managerial career - but is now forging a new career away from the beautiful game.

Dowie, 51, is now the regional sales manager for Go To Surveys, which according to its website 'undertake homebuyers reports, building surveys and valuations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.'

His personal description on the site states: "Having experienced the excitement of playing international football and managing at a high level Iain is equally excited to be joining the innovative and dynamic GOTO group.'

Having previously managed at Oldham Athletic, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic, Dowie joined the Sky Blues on a three-and-a-half year contract in February 2007 with the club eyeing a return to the top flight.

However, he was dismissed just a year later with the club hovering dangerously above the relegation zone and was replaced by Chris Coleman.

He had a win ratio of 40.82 after securing 20 wins, eight draws and 21 defeats in his time with the Sky Blues.

Dowie has been out of work since 2010 when he spent three months as 'Football Management Consultant' at Hull City but was unable to prevent their relegation to the Championship.

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Before undertaking his football career that spanned three decades Dowie earned a Masters in Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire.

He worked with British Aerospace while launching his playing career at non-league level before being spotted by Luton Town.

Dowie continues to work for Sky Sports News as a commentator and pundit. Watch as he confused viewers in this classic clip, losing count of the score in a match he was watching.

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