Tueart was born in
Newcastle upon Tyne and began his career with
Sunderland. Following their relegation in
1969–70 the Wearsiders tried in vain to gain a quick return to the First Division but found success in the
FA Cup winning the competition in
1973 by beating
Leeds United 1–0. In March 1974 Tueart signed for
Manchester City and was part of the winning team in the
1976 League Cup final, memorable for him scoring with a spectacular overhead kick. He scored 73 goals in 173 matches for Man City. He moved to the United States to join the
New York Cosmos, where he not only won
Soccer Bowl '78, but was named man of the match for netting two goals in the Cosmos' 3–1 victory over
Tampa Bay. Tueart remained with New York until 1980. He re-signed for Manchester City in February 1980. He spent four years back at
Maine Road, coming on as a substitute in the replay of the
1981 FA Cup final, until the club was relegated in
1982–83. He joined
Stoke City in August 1983 in time for the start of the
1983–84 season, but now into his mid-thirties Tueart struggled to force his way into the starting line up at the
Victoria Ground and after making just four appearances by December he left for
Burnley. He saw out the remainder of the 1983–84 season with the Clarets and later played for Irish club
Derry City. ==Post-retirement==