Jimmy Milne (footballer, born 1911) explained

Jimmy Milne
Fullname:James Low Milne
Birth Date:24 January 1911
Birth Place:Dundee, Scotland
Height:5 ft 10+1/2 in[1]
Years1:1932–1939
Clubs1:Preston North End
Caps1:230
Goals1:9
Manageryears1:1946–1947
Managerclubs1:Wigan Athletic
Manageryears2:1947–1948
Managerclubs2:Morecambe
Manageryears3:1961–1968
Managerclubs3:Preston North End

James Low Milne (24 January 1911 – 13 December 1997) was a Scottish football player and manager.

Playing career

Born in Dundee, Milne played local non-league football before joining Dundee United in 1931. The following year he moved to England when he joined Preston North End.[2]

Management career

He managed Preston North End from 1961 to 1968 and Wigan Athletic from 1946 to 1947 as well as Morecambe from 1947 to 1948.[3]

Personal life

Jimmy is the father of Gordon Milne, who also went on to be a professional footballer and manager.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Preston North End. Defensive lapses will worry Mr. Tom Muirhead . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Jimmy Milne . Spartacus . 11 December 2011.
  3. Web site: Preston North End Club History History Past Managers. www.pnefc.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com. 12 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Former Manager Remembers: Gordon Milne.