Jimmy Gooch

Jimmy Gooch

Personal information
Date of birth	11 July 1921
Place of birth	West Ham, England
Date of death	2001 (aged 79–80)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Becontree
1942–1952	Preston North End	135	(0)
1953–1955	Bradford City	22	(0)
1955–1957	Watford	43	(0)
	Bath City
Total		200	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Jimmy Gooch (11 July 1921 – 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in West Ham, Gooch began his career at Becontree. He joined Preston North End as an amateur in March 1942, turning professional in May of that year.^[1] He later played for Bradford City, Watford and Bath City.^[2]

References

1. "Safe Hands For Watford And North End". Preston North End F.C. 9 November 2010.
2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database.