Jim Rooney (Scottish footballer) explained

Jim Rooney
Fullname:James Rooney
Birth Date:1 January 1956
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Queens Park
Years1:1974–1978
Clubs1:Queen's Park
Years2:1977–1984
Clubs2:Morton
Years3:1984–1987
Clubs3:St Mirren
Years4:1986–1988
Clubs4:Dumbarton[1]
Years5:1988–1990
Clubs5:Clyde
Years6:1990–1992
Clubs6:East Stirling
Caps1:118
Caps2:187
Caps3:60
Caps4:66
Caps5:45
Caps6:53
Goals1:12
Goals2:26
Goals3:8
Goals4:6
Goals5:2
Goals6:1

Jim Rooney (born 1 January 1956) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park, Morton, St. Mirren, Dumbarton, Clyde and East Stirling.[2] Jim born in the East end of Glasgow, played over 500 Scottish league games, captained Scotland B national team in the four nations tournament in Italy 1984, managed by the late Jock Stein. He is now retired and living on the west coast of Portugal with his family.

Notes and References

  1. Book: McAllister, Jim . The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club . J&J Robertson Printers . 2002 . Dumbarton.
  2. Book: Litster, John . Record of Post-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.