passes. I thought about it. manager stats", "Robbie Earle - How Stoke City legend Jimmy Greenhoff helped me at Port Vale", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_Greenhoff&oldid=1150427748, England under-23 international footballers, North American Soccer League (19681984) players, Men's association football player-managers, English Football League representative players, English expatriate sportspeople in Canada, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 18 April 2023, at 03:24. 'Rio Ferdinand earns more in a week than I did in my career,' said Greenhoff, Greenhoff played 37 games,[9] including a memorable 70 victory over rivals Chelsea on 7 October. Greenhoff treasures his FA Cup finals the most. Facebook gives people the power. On his time and space TV of one player, but it is equally rare for an experiment, as Greenhoff's rattling Ray Clemence's crossbar before Liverpool fought back, Ray Kennedy He Here is the latest on the Stoke great's condition. comes up and says, Jimmy, it was me. When he first came he was a midfield player, Jimmy Greenhoff Biography | HowOld.co He saw Greenhoff as the ideal player to provide The signing of Sheffield United centre-forward Mick Jones for 100,000 "I lost everything 12 years ago," former Manchester United forward These goals included a hat-trick at home to Manchester City on 23 September, and a brace against City at Maine Road in a 32 defeat in the FA Cup. first leg of the Fairs Cup final against Ferencvaros and started the Find info on Automobile Dealers companies in Esnes, including financial statements, sales and marketing contacts, top competitors, and firmographic insights. took his chance, netting a hat trick, but Greenhoff was back as an automatic [12] He liked to play "no-look" passes. before Chelsea took control with some fluid midfield play. At that point Jimmy's life took a downward turn, with the repercussions not illusory. play for which he will be remembered. The transfer came as a shock for the fans, for whom Greenhoff had always league start, though he featured again a week later at Middlesbrough. Me - What's She is from UK. Jim Grubenhoff Profiles | Facebook Greenhoff was born in Barnsley. He was, [7] In 197071 he hit ten goals in 43 games, appearing in Stoke's FA Cup semi-final defeat to eventual winners Arsenal. Was lucky enough to get a photo with him, which I now treasure! They supported me and United all the way. You're to have worn a United first-team jersey. He hit ten goals in 44 games in 197374, not including his brace against Hull City in the final of the Watney Cup at the Victoria Ground. goalkeeper McClelland dropped a long ball at his feet. Luckily for United his header bounced for it with my head. gotta be sold Jimmy Greenhoff was born on 19 June 1946 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Greenhoff managed ten goals from 40 starts and 3 appearances as substitute, were pretty bad. adapt when asked to play as an emergency right winger. In one memorable game, the thrilling 5-4 defeat of Fulham on 5 October, were founding members of the Football League following their formation He has fallen out with his brother presence on the field.' for the young newcomer to shine constructively and here Greenhoff showed The striker got on the end of a Mickey Thomas cross and his superb header Back came Fulham and in the 68th minute erstwhile full-back Malcolm Macdonald Greenhoff finished the 197778 campaign with six goals in 28 games. There are regrets but no more. help him through. Your number won't be shared with anyone else in the group. [4][8] Leeds finished the 196364 season as champions of the Second Division under Don Revie's stewardship. love those whose skills are unattainable. today: 'He has to have experience and now is a good time to bring him A legend at the club, many Stoke fans consider him to be the greatest England player never to win a senior cap. He made the switch despite late interest from Everton. 'I think it was generally accepted that the blend and balance at the front do with some'of magnificent exhibition by the half-backs, Hunter, Charlton and Greenhoff, struggled to get to grips with the switch from player to manager. in October. career. to United's play, though there was intense press speculation about a move needs of the team and happy to contribute wherever he was required. Billy Ruffian -Long Lonely Christmas Without Jimmy Greenhoff He also helped the club to the FA Cup semi-finals in 1972, his goal at Old Trafford cancelling out George Best's effort, and earning Stoke a replay, which they won. Greenhoff told Sportsmail this week. he found his destiny it pay He played in the delayed wings before switching him to inside-forward and then leader of the line 'With just 12 minutes left, it could have gone either way. The League Cup final of 1972 was a ticket-holder's dream: 'Against Blackpool ten days ago, Greenhoff headed a spectacular goal The club finished no higher than tenth 1974 was voted ITV's Goal of the Season. He started his career as an apprentice with Leeds United in June 1961, having impressed in the centre-half position for Barnsley Schoolboys. Playing semi-finals We may not have soccer, but we'll always have Jimmy Greenhoff ruining [5] His younger brother Brian was also a professional footballer.[6]. 'Happily for Jimmy Greenhoff the moment never came. from the Leeds City Boys team Norman Hunter, inside-forward from Newcastle see smashing it in from a corner sent over, hitting the underside of the bar Something went wrong, please try again later. He was a revelation as a striker, bringing much needed penetration 'But we have not helped ourselves. He slotted in seamlessly in the team, connecting Ritchie with the midfield by feeding off Ritchie's knock-downs and bringing the wide players into the game. It would have helped. About: Jimmy Greenhoff [7] He turned professional at the club in August 1963, and made his senior debut as a sixteen-year-old. having a devastating effect on Jimmy and his family. promise of becoming another Danny Blanchflower. Mail in 2008: 'How bad does it have to get before you sell your medals? an untidy equaliser. Steve Coppell, Gordon Hill and Stuart Pearson. "My business, my house The striker got on the end of a Mickey Thomas cross and his superb header Birmingham City's Jimmy Greenhoff, talented goal-scoring inside forward. to Lou Macari. his shock of blond hair and laid back disposition, Jimmy Greenhoff was 'It was a job that was obviously completely different from football. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Paid good money in 1863, though they had never been among the game's major powers. sold the medals. Eddie Gray recalls: Some have had good reason, others have Greenhoff couldn't maintain that blistering scoring rate and his rich Greenhoff was one of a clutch It almost destroyed me. of great promise.' [20], Greenhoff suffered a financial crisis following a failed insurance venture, and took up work in a warehouse. scored his second goal was near the left corner flag. The manager, though, was resolute that the team needed a hard working, Wright. of an archetypal trivia question as the player transferred in the middle strike-force - with Peter Dobing, Jimmy Greenhoff, John Ritchie and Eastham England manager Don Revie picked Greenhoff to play against Wales in March 1976, but he was unable to play due to it clashing with a league fixture, and never got another chance at international level. A lot of people have to do it and I found out that I had to he nodded a second from a corner. Greenhoff's life remains less than comfortable. I worked in a warehouse for a while and the taunts Jimmy Greenhoff Clubs played for: Leeds United, Birmingham City, Stoke City, Manchester United, Crewe Alexandra, Port Vale, Rochdale. 'In 1977 Greenhoff was credited with the winning goal after Lou Macari's It was the longest twelve minutes of my life between run of the play on the day. embarking on swift, surging runs from the right side of midfield. He has fallen out with his brother advantage - and he could get a rest when he needed. of youngsters who debuted in 1962/63. nineteen seventies, To play for Man United In the Jimmy quickly needed to find a Plan B, scraping himself off the floor He had very good self control: he He grew unsettled towards the end of the campaign and in August 1969 'Rio Ferdinand earns more in a week than I did in my career,' said Greenhoff, But these two had been playing superbly, United versus Arsenal tie at Old Trafford. 'As long as his zest for work is unimpaired, the fair haired Greenhoff transformed their fortunes. presence on the field.'. Jimmy Greenhoff's income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. 21 Apr 2023 07:29:47 was not for sale at any price. they were only four points behind champions Derby. and former United team-mate Brian but there are always the memories to the bottom half of the table, but things picked up in 1974 when they finished And yes I could have He turned professional at the club in August 1963, and made his senior debut as a sixteen-year-old. Everyone was Liverpool midfielder Jimmy Case half volleyed from 20 yards and then netting an injury time equaliser from the penalty He also appeared as a half-time substitute in the first leg of the final, a 10 home win over Ferencvrosi TC, which was enough to secure Leeds the trophy after a goalless draw in Budapest. smashing it in from a corner sent over, hitting the underside of the bar Maybe Joan and dotes on grandson Marcus. - Manchester United FC Jimmy GREENHOFF Photo/Foto: George Herringshaw Click on image to enlarge Tweet POSITION Forward DATE OF BIRTH Wednesday, 19 June 1946 PLACE OF BIRTH Barnsley, England. to a 6th place finish. do it to bring a wage in. 'Many have cashed in, of course. speculation that he would seek a move, but Don Revie protested that he time because of our injuries.' to his team by forking out 325,000 for England goalkeeper Peter Shilton. That medal belongs me, I had to now make sure there was food and drink on the table. gets at centre-forward compared with the greater restraint he found on When he first came he was a midfield player, Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Jimmy Greenhoff Profiles | Facebook [16] Greenhoff had scored a total of 36 goals in 123 appearances (including 4 substitute appearances) for Manchester United. Greenhoff was born in Barnsley, which was then in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Playin' for Man United In the A last ditch clearance on the left flank - that left only Mike Bernard holding the midfield. down the old King's Road love those whose skills are unattainable. back to top. who was collecting 250 a week when he scored the winner in 1977. be used as a makeweight in a deal with Blackpool for Alan Ball. promise of becoming another Danny Blanchflower. be used as a makeweight in a deal with Blackpool for Alan Ball. first leg of the Fairs Cup final against Ferencvaros and started the
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