Jimmy Holmes (footballer, born 1955)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James B. Holmes | ||
Date of birth | 8 December 1955 | ||
Place of birth | Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Playing position | Defender (left) | ||
Youth career | |||
Muirkirk | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1973-1976 | Partick Thistle | 0 | (0) |
1976-1988 | Greenock Morton | 437 | (7) |
1988-1990 | Falkirk | 53 | (0) |
1990 | Alloa Athletic | 8 | (0) |
1990-1991 | Arbroath | 37 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 February 2011. |
James "Jimmy" B. Holmes (born 8 December 1955 in Hamilton) is a former Scottish footballer.
He began his career at junior club Muirkirk, before moving into the senior game with Partick Thistle before becoming a legend at Greenock Morton.He won 3 first division winners medals with Morton,1977–78,1983–84 and 1986-87.In May 1987,after being voted the Scottish PFA 1st division footballer of the year,he captained the Scottish semi-professionals in an end of season tournament against Holland,England & Italy.[1] He finished off his career with spells at Falkirk,[2] Alloa Athletic and Arbroath. After retiring as a player, he became the assistant manager at his final club, Arbroath.
Family
His son Graeme Holmes, has followed in his footsteps and currently plays for Alloa.[3]
References
- ↑ "Jamie Fairlie Interview". Hamilton Academical FC. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ↑ McKinlay, Hugh (30 September 1989). "Airdrie speculate to accumulate points". The Herald. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ↑ "Alloa Athletic FC - 1st Team Squad: Graeme Holmes". Alloa Athletic. Retrieved 28 January 2016.