Jimmy Walsh (footballer, born 1954)
James Thomas Patrick Walsh (born 20 November 1954) is an English former footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Thomas Patrick Walsh | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Paddington, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1978 | Watford | 65 | (0) |
| 1978–1981 | York City | 99 | (2) |
| 1981–1982 | Frickley Athletic | 13 | (1) |
| 1982–1984 | Slough Town | 23 | (0) |
| 1984–? | Windsor & Eton | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editWalsh played as a goalkeeper at school, and after two weeks as a machine operator working as a metal presser, he sold vegetables on Slough market while playing for Britwell Boys Club.[1] He had a five-week trial at Watford and was subsequently signed by manager Ken Furphy as an apprentice, turning professional November 1972.[1]
He left Watford and worked as a driver with his father briefly before joining York City in June 1978.[1] He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat against Wigan Athletic on 23 September 1978 in Division Four.[1] He scored two goals in his Football League career, which both came in York's 2–1 win against Hartlepool United on 5 April 1980.[1] He made 114 appearances and scored two goals during his time with the club.[1]
He went on to play for Frickley Athletic,[1] with whom he made 13 appearances and scored one goal in the league during the 1981–82 season. He joined Slough Town in January 1982 and later went to Windsor & Eton in 1984.[1]