| Jimmy Greenock | |
| Fullname: | James Sneddon Greenock |
| Birth Date: | 5 April 1930 |
| Birth Place: | Motherwell, Scotland |
| Death Date: | 13 April 2005 (aged 75) |
| Death Place: | Balfron, Scotland |
| Position: | Left half |
| Years1: | 19xx–1951 |
| Clubs1: | Wishaw Juniors |
| Years2: | 1951–1959 |
| Caps2: | 188 |
| Goals2: | 13 |
| Years3: | 1959–1961 |
| Clubs3: | Falcons S.C. |
James Greenock (5 April 1930 – April 2005) was a former Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half for Queen of the South.
Jimmy Greenock was born in Motherwell and was originally a Motherwell supporter. Greenock was keen to play for them, however despite two trials and scoring for them he failed to earn a contract as he wasn't home when they tried to contact him.[1]
During his career he played predominantly as left half which would be a modern-day central midfielder. Greenock started his playing career at Wishaw Juniors[2] before joining the Doonhamers in July 1951.[3]
Greenock played for Queens for eight seasons in the First Division from 1951 to 1959 [3] in what was considered their most successful era under manager Jimmy McKinnell Junior. During his time at Dumfries Greenock made 188 league appearances scoring 13 goals.[3] In total Greenock made 236 appearances[1] for Queens although he failed to make any appearances during the 1955–56 season due to a serious injury.
At the end of the 1958–59 season Greenock had his contract terminated following Queens' relegation to the Second Division.[4] Following his release he emigrated to the USA and joined American soccer club the Falcons S.C., based in Elizabeth, New Jersey.[3]
Greenock died following a long illness and was buried on 18 April 2005 just 13 days after his 75th birthday.[1]
| Club | Season | League | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | |||
| Queen of the South | 1951–52 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1952–53 | 29 | 5 | ||
| 1953–54 | 30 | 3 | ||
| 1954–55 | 22 | 2 | ||
| 1955–56 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1956–57 | 25 | 1 | ||
| 1957–58 | 32 | 1 | ||
| 1958–59 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Total | 188 | 13 | ||