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 13 April 2005 (aged 75)
Place of death Balfron, Scotland
Position(s) Left half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19xx–1951 Wishaw Juniors
1951–1959 Queen of the South 188 (13)
1959–1961 Falcons S.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Jimmy 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 to 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 emigrated to the USA and joined American soccer club the Falcons S.C., based in Elizabeth, New Jersey.[2]

Death

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

Club career statistics

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Club Season League
Apps Goals
Queen of the South 1951–52 26 0
1952–53 29 5
1953–54 30 3
1954–55 22 2
1955–56 0 0
1956–57 25 1
1957–58 32 1
1958–59 24 1
Total 188 13

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "April 2005 Archive". qosarchive.co.uk. Queen of the South F.C. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e "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.