James Michael Hicks (born 16 September 1960) is an English former professional footballer and coach. In December 2006 Hicks became senior executive head of coaching at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). He had a long association with Millwall FC's community department which included managing the club's affiliated female team, Millwall Lionesses.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Michael Hicks | ||
| Date of birth | 16 September 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Ipswich, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Newmarket Town | |||
| Soham Town Rangers | |||
| University of Warwick | |||
| Coventry City | 0 | (0) | |
| St Luke's College | |||
| 1983–1984 | Exeter City | 3 | (0) |
| 1984–1985 | Oxford United | 0 | (0) |
| 1985–1988 | Fulham | 40 | (1) |
| 1989 | Washington Stars | ||
| 1989–1990 | Farnborough Town | 4 | (0) |
| Kingstonian | |||
| Baldock Town | |||
| St Albans City | |||
| Wealdstone | |||
| Ely City | |||
| Downham Town | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1993–2008 | Millwall Lionesses | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editHicks played non-League football while completing his education, then made his Football League debut with Exeter City in 1983–84. After three appearances as a non–contract player,[2] he spent the following season with Oxford United without featuring in the first team.[3]
In the summer of 1985, Oxford sent Hicks, Gary Barnett and around £150,000 to Fulham in exchange for Ray Houghton. Over the next three seasons Hicks' whole–hearted displays in central defence won over the Fulham supporters, although other players were considered to be more talented.[4]
In 1989, Hicks played for Washington Stars in the American Soccer League.[5] He also played for Madison United Soccer Club in the United States.[6]
Coaching career
editHicks worked for Millwall's community scheme, which was established during the 1980s to rid the club of its negative associations with hooliganism and racism.[7] As manager of Millwall Lionesses, Hicks guided the club to an Women's FA Cup and FA Women's Premier League Cup double in 1997.[8] Under his leadership the Lionesses produced several England international players including Mary Phillip and Katie Chapman.
In 2008, Hicks obtained the UEFA Pro Licence, the highest football coaching award available in Europe.[9]
Honours
editManager
editClub
edit- Millwall Lionesses
- Women's FA Cup (1): 1996–97
- FA Women's Premier League Cup (1): 1996–97
References
edit- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 170. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ Brown, Neil. "EXETER CITY : 1946/47 – 2002/03 & 2008/09 – 2010/11". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "Player details". Rage Online. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ Sim, Jonathan (21 March 2007). "Cult Heroes". Fulham FC. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ Nolan Jr., Chuck (27 January 2007). "American Soccer League 1989 Season". The A-League Archives. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "A Club Legend Gets New Knee". Madison United Soccer Club. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ Davies, John (22 September 2007). "Football gets a kick start". Times Educational Supplement. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
"The mid-80s was a violent era, and the club was desperate to get away from its (fans') racist image and really take the club back to the local community," recalls Hicks.
- ^ Rowbottom, Mike (5 May 1997). "Football: Lionesses bring pride to Millwall". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "The Class of 2008". The Football Association. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2013.