Jim Will Explained

Jim Will
Fullname:James Will
Birth Date:1972 10, df=y
Birth Place:Turriff, Scotland
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Years1:1991–1994
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Arsenal
Years2:1991
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Sheffield United (loan)
Years3:1994–1995
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Dunfermline Athletic
Clubs4:Turriff United
Clubs5:Deveronvale
Clubs6:Turriff United
Years7:2007–2008
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Clubs7:Peterhead
Totalcaps:8
Totalgoals:0
Nationalyears1:1992–1993
Nationalteam1:Scotland under-21
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

James Will (born 7 October 1972) is a Scottish former professional football goalkeeper, who played for Arsenal, Dunfermline Athletic, Turriff United, Deveronvale[1] and Peterhead.[2]

Will played for Scotland youth national teams. He was the first choice goalkeeper as Scotland progressed to the final of the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship, which they lost on a penalty shootout to Saudi Arabia. Will won the player of the tournament award, having only conceded three goals in the competition.[3] He later made three appearances for the Scotland under-21 team.[4]

After leaving professional football,[5] Will became a police officer in the Grampian force area.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Will . www.deveronvale.co.uk . Deveronvale FC . 21 July 2015.
  2. News: Peterhead wait for Polish clearance . The Scotsman . 7 August 2007 . 21 July 2015.
  3. Web site: U16 World Cup Squad of 1989 Reunite . www.scottishfa.co.uk . Scottish Football Association . 24 June 2009 . 21 July 2015.
  4. Web site: James Will . www.fitbastats.com . 22 July 2015.
  5. Web site: Lost soccer talents: teen players who sparkled too early. Ken Salmon. 90soccer.com. 23 June 2022.
  6. News: Freeze frame: FIFA under-16 World Cup Final, 24 June 1989 Scotland 2 Saudi Arabia 2 (after extra time): Saudi Arabia won 5-4 on penalties . The Scotsman . 20 June 2009 . 21 July 2015.