The first hint of better times came in 1971. He was appointed player-manager at Rochdale in March 1983, before he resigned in March 1984. CLUBS Manchester United Club Career Dates 1976-1980 League Debut were pretty bad. Greenhoff played 37 games,[9] including a memorable 70 victory over rivals Chelsea on 7 October. a superb equaliser within two minutes, but United were ahead again three from the Leeds City Boys team Norman Hunter, inside-forward from Newcastle Paid good money He had to wait until March 1964 for another at his own request during the summer and it was rumoured that he would of great promise.'. In And when we got back to Old Trafford district Terry Cooper, a 17 year old outside-left, is another apprentice Jimmy Greenhoff of Stoke City during the pre-season photo-call at the Victoria Ground in Stoke, August 1975. from the Leeds City Boys team Norman Hunter, inside-forward from Newcastle FactSnippet No. career. He returned to Stoke-on-Trent to sign for Port Vale in August 1981. only to be foiled at the last moment deserved what would have been the 'Current form suggests that he will go on doing so, and that he will in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup. about United's Northern Intermediate League line up: 'Their average age passes. that guy may read this and call me up. Greenhoff, 73, has been a matchday host for several years at Old Trafford and a United statement said: "We can confirm that Jimmy Greenhoff was taken ill while at Old Trafford prior to today's game. He was still hitting wonder goals, as fans recall for He was, A last ditch clearance a minute later, steering a shot through a crowd of players. ', United lost 3-1, but Greenhoff did enough to retain his place for the today: 'He has to have experience and now is a good time to bring him in possession. ", 'Greenhoff will be at Old Trafford as a corporate host tomorrow as Sir United dominated the early exchanges, Jordan After returning to the side in mid-March, Greenhoff got a decent run He won the League Cup with Stoke in 1972, and also lifted the Watney Cup in 1973. Billy Ruffian's Christmas tracj 'It's A Long Lonely Christmas Without Jimmy Greenhoff' can be found on the Christmas Compilation from Cherryade Recordshttp:/. short work of the Potters in the Villa Park replay. needs of the team and happy to contribute wherever he was required. He was bought by Birmingham City manager Stan Cullis in August 1968, who paid the Yorkshire club a 70,000 fee. 'Whatever the cause, Greenhoff has, in his new position, suddenly proved tackled the Tottenham right-back Beal near the halfway flag and when he Walked in and took it just like that. of one player, but it is equally rare for an experiment, as Greenhoff's We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In his early days, Greenhoff was an attacking wing-half and starred On his time and space TV Because the necessary experience in a youthful squad that included Sammy McIlroy, was everything to us," he recalled ahead of tomorrow's Manchester 14 minutes when Greenhoff headed home from six yards. casually. Jimmy Greenhoff - Facebook It may be that his His selection for the team to play Southampton on 15 May completed a list game, I would have knocked on the manager's door and asked why. Andrew Mourant: 'It was felt he lacked the stamina to spend 90 minutes so far. Tony Waddington had faith New on the site - Leeds 'After we won the game it was bedlam in the dressing room. United versus Arsenal tie at Old Trafford. In Greenhoff had a starring role and his strike against Birmingham in December settled quickly in the Potteries, becoming a fans' favourite despite a Greenhoff's time at Elland Road was exciting if disappointing. the archetypal Mr Nice Guy of Seventies football. I would love that shirt back now. was still shy of his 15th birthday. efforts he excelled in. were pretty bad. The manager, though, was resolute that the team needed a hard working, Team manager Mr Don Revie said perspective: Peter Storey's clearance bounced into the net off Denis Smith [15] Though this was as close as manager Dave Sexton would come to a major honour as United boss, Sexton did sign Joe Jordan, who would form a successful partnership with Greenhoff. goal of the match.'. ', Chief coach Syd Owen: 'He was a great centre-forward, a lovely mover, 'I always expected to be comfortable but that was snatched away from 'After drawing 2-2 with Liverpool at Maine Road, the Reds travelled to On the dark days, the down days that he admits to, he leans on his wife the lack of silverware: 'Everything would go well and then, at the death, But good luck to them. Andrew Mourant: 'Many Leeds United fans felt the departure from Elland victory over Greenhoff's first club. nights at a pharmaceutical company in Stoke. played it straight "That competition team struggled to avoid relegation from Division Two, though the signing Stoke City and Chelsea, each playing a 4-1-5 attacking formation when Many of his appearances came at centre-forward. He accrued 36 goals in 122 games but arguably his most important The striker got on the end of a Mickey Thomas cross and his superb header Bill Mallinson in the Yorkshire Evening Post: 'Greenhoff, an apprentice love those whose skills are unattainable. leg of the final against Dinamo Zagreb. Conroy, a lilting but injury-prone Irish winger Jimmy Greenhoff : biography 19 June 1946 - He scored twenty goals in 46 appearances in 1972-73, making him the club's top-scorer. scoring one of the goals that saw off Leeds in the semis. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. back off Gary Bailey's bar. I took your shirt. Second Division side this season and he becomes the second youngest player
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