Jim Shirra (born 10 June 1950) is a Scottish professional footballer who spent the majority of his career playing for Falkirk, where he made over 180 league appearances and scored 27 goals. He also played for Aberdeen and Dundee before leaving for Melbourne, Australia where he played in the National Soccer League for South Melbourne Hellas, one of Australia's most successful clubs. Shirra later returned to Scotland where he played for Stirling Albion in the second division of the Scottish Football League
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 June 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gairdoch United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1976 | Falkirk | 185 | (27) |
| 1976–1978 | Aberdeen | 34 | (0) |
| 1978–1981 | Dundee | 106 | (14) |
| 1981–1982 | South Melbourne | 47 | (1) |
| 1983–1984 | Stirling Albion | 29 | (0) |
| Total | 301 | (42) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- Jim Shirra at Aussie Footballers
- Jim Shirra at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database