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Jim Townsend (footballer)
James Clabby Townsend (2 February 1945 – 19 October 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for St Johnstone, Middlesbrough, Heart of Midlothian, and Morton.[2][3] He made four appearances for the Scotland national team during a 1967 overseas tour that the Scottish Football Association decided in October 2021 to reclassify as full internationals.[4][5] In 1976, he played in the National Soccer League with London City and Toronto Italia.[6]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Clabby Townsend[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Greenock, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 19 October 2020 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Port Glasgow Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1964 | St Johnstone | 57 | (8) |
| 1964–1966 | Middlesbrough | 67 | (6) |
| 1966–1967 | St Johnstone | 31 | (4) |
| 1967–1972 | Heart of Midlothian | 107 | (11) |
| 1972–1977 | Morton | 89 | (1) |
| 1976 | London City | ||
| 1976 | Toronto Italia | ||
| Total | 351 | (30) | |
| International career | |||
| 1967 | Scotland | 4 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1977 | Windsor Stars | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In 1977, he served as the head coach for Windsor Stars in the National Soccer League.[7] In early 1978, the Windsor Stars dismissed him from his post.[8]
Townsend died on 19 October 2020, at the age of 75.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Jim Townsend". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ Jim Townsend at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ "Jim Townsend". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "Former Scotland players to be recognised with international caps including Sir Alex Ferguson". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Jim Townsend". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ Hall, Dave (21 April 1977). "Townsend: We'll have a good team". Windsor Star. p. 64.
- ^ Hall, Dave (6 June 1977). "Stars play up to name". Newspapers.com. The Windsor Star. p. 18. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ Hall, Dave (20 February 1978). "Townsend: I was fired". Windsor Star. p. 34.
- ^ "James (Jim) Townsend". Greenock Telegraph. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.