John Hartson
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![John Hartson before kick-off at the John Kennedy testimonial match, 9 August 2011](/Images/godic/202501/17/John_Hartson,_Celtic_legends_match1906.jpg")
John Hartson (born 5 April 1975) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a striker from 1992 until 2008 notably in the Scottish Premier League for Celtic and the Premier League for Arsenal and West Ham United. He was then the Wales national team forwards coach, until 6 November 2013.