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Jimmy Greenock
James Greenock (5 April 1930 – April 2005) was a former Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half for Queen of the South. Career Jimmy Greenock was born in Motherwell and was originally a Motherwell supporter. Greenock was keen to play for them, however despite two trials and scoring for them he failed to earn a contract as he wasn't home when they tried to contact him. During his career he played predominantly as left half which would be a modern-day central midfielder. Greenock started his playing career at Wishaw Juniors before joining the ''Doonhamers'' in July 1951. Greenock played for Queens for eight seasons in the First Division from 1951 to 1959 in what was considered their most successful era under manager Jimmy McKinnell Junior. During his time at Dumfries Greenock made 188 league appearances scoring 13 goals. In total Greenock made 236 appearances for Queens although he failed to make any appearances during the 1955–56 season due to a se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motherwell
Motherwell ( sco, Mitherwall, gd, Tobar na Màthar) is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, south east of Glasgow. It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarkshire, Motherwell is the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council. Geographically the River Clyde separates Motherwell from Hamilton to the west whereas the South Calder Water separates Motherwell from Carfin to the north-east and New Stevenston and Bellshill towards the north. Motherwell is also geographically attached to Wishaw and the two towns form a large urban area in North Lanarkshire, with both towns having similar populations and strong community ties. History A Roman road through central Scotland ran along Motherwell's side of the River Clyde, crossing the South Calder Water near Bothwellhaugh. At this crossing a fort and bath house were erected, but the Roman presence in Scotland did not last much later than t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1951–52 In Scottish Football
The 1951–52 season was the 79th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 55th season of the Scottish Football League The Scottish Football League (SFL) was a league featuring professional and semi-professional football clubs mostly from Scotland.One club, Berwick Rangers, is based in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which is located approximately 4 km so .... Scottish League Division A Champions: Hibernian Relegated: Morton, Stirling Albion Scottish League Division B Promoted: Clyde, Falkirk Scottish League Division C Cup honours Other Honours National County * * - aggregate over two legs * - replay Highland League Scotland national team Key: * (H) = Home match * (A) = Away match * BHC = British Home Championship Notes and references External linksScottish Football Historical Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:1951-52 In Scottish Football Seasons in Scottish football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Expatriate Men's Footballers
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Footballers From Motherwell
A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby league and rugby union. It has been estimated that there are 250 million association football players in the world, and many play the other forms of football. Career Jean-Pierre Papin has described football as a "universal language". Footballers across the world and at almost any level may regularly attract large crowds of spectators, and players are the focal points of widespread social phenomena such as association football culture. Footballers generally begin as amateurs and the best players progress to become professional players. Normally they start at a youth team (any local team) and from there, based on skill and talent, scouts offer contracts. Once signed, some learn to play better football and a few advance to the senior or pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Deaths
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1930 Births
Year 193 ( CXCIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sosius and Ericius (or, less frequently, year 946 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 193 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 1 – Year of the Five Emperors: The Roman Senate chooses Publius Helvius Pertinax, against his will, to succeed the late Commodus as Emperor. Pertinax is forced to reorganize the handling of finances, which were wrecked under Commodus, to reestablish discipline in the Roman army, and to suspend the food programs established by Trajan, provoking the ire of the Praetorian Guard. * March 28 – Pertinax is assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard, who storm the imperial palace. The Empire is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1957–58 In Scottish Football
The 1957–58 season was the 85th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 61st season of the Scottish Football League. Scottish League Division One Champions: Hearts Relegated: East Fife, Queen's Park Scottish League Division Two Promoted: Stirling Albion, Dunfermline Athletic Cup honours Other honours National County – aggregate over two legs – replay Highland League Scotland national team Scotland qualified for the 1958 FIFA World Cup by finishing top of their qualifying group, ahead of Spain and Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel .... The team went out of the finals at the first round, after one draw and two defeats. Key: * (H) = Home match * (A) = Away match * (N) = Match played on Neutral ground * WCQG9 = World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1956–57 In Scottish Football
The 1956–57 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 60th season of the Scottish Football League The Scottish Football League (SFL) was a league featuring professional and semi-professional football clubs mostly from Scotland.One club, Berwick Rangers, is based in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which is located approximately 4 km so .... Scottish League Division One Champions: Rangers Relegated: Dunfermline Athletic, Ayr United Scottish League Division Two Promoted: Clyde, Third Lanark Cup honours Other Honours National County - aggregate over two legs Highland League Scotland national team Key: * (H) = Home match * (A) = Away match * WCQG9 = World Cup qualifying - Group 9 * BHC = British Home Championship Notes and references External linksScottish Football Historical Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:1956-57 In Scottish Football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
