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.

Jimmy Greenock
Personal information
Full name James Sneddon Greenock
Date of birth (1930-04-05)5 April 1930
Place of birth Motherwell, Scotland
Date of death April 2005 (aged 75)
Place of death Balfron, Scotland
Playing position(s) Left half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19xx–1951 Wishaw Juniors
1951–1959 Queen of the South 188 (13)
1959–19xx Falcons S.C.
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Greenock was born in Motherwell and was originally a Motherwell supporter.[1] 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.[1]

During his career he played predominantly as left half[2] which would be a modern-day central midfielder. Greenock started his playing career at Wishaw Juniors[3] before joining the Doonhamers in July 1951.[2]

Greenock played for Queens for eight seasons in the First Division from 1951–1959 [2] 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.[2] In total Greenock made 236 appearances[1] for Queens although he failed to make any appearances during the 1955–56 season due to a serious injury.

At the end of the 1958–59 season Greenock had his contract terminated following Queens' relegation to the Second Division.[4] Following his release he went on to join American soccer club the Falcons S.C., based in Elizabeth, New Jersey.[2]

Death

Greenock died following a long illness and was buried on 18 April 2005 just 13 days after his 75th birthday.[1]

Club career statistics
Club Season League
Apps Goals
Queen of the South 1951–52 260
1952–53 295
1953–54 303
1954–55 222
1955–56 00
1956–57 251
1957–58 321
1958–59 241
Total 18813

References
  1. "April 2005 Archive". qosarchive.co.uk. Queen of the South F.C. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  2. "QUEEN OF THE SOUTH : 1946/47 - 2010/11". Neil Brown. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
  3. "Wishaw Juniors Notable Players". Wishaw Juniors. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  4. "Club History". qosfc.com. Queen of the South F.C. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
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