Jim Holmes (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
James "Jim" 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 Morton.[3]
External links
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.
- ↑ Greig, Martin (3 June 2010). "Ton to sign son of legend Holmes". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 20 February 2011.