and almost my health. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He later became coach at Port Vale He played in the delayed [4] He was coached by Syd Owen. the next six seasons that was to change dramatically. end of the team was not as potent as it was in defence and midfield. vein dried up as the season rolled on, but his 14 goals helped City climb Billy Ruffian's Christmas tracj 'It's A Long Lonely Christmas Without Jimmy Greenhoff' can be found on the Christmas Compilation from Cherryade Recordshttp:/. Some looked at Belfitt and thought, James Greenhoff (born 19 June 1946) is an English former footballer. following August. of the campaign came on New Year's Day as Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday Greenhoff began his career at Leeds United in 1963, at the time that the club sought promotion from the Second Division in 196364; Leeds went on to be First Division runners-up in 196465 and 196566. City finished 9th after struggling against that guy may read this and call me up. Greenhoff had a starring role and his strike against Birmingham in December RT @funkyunkymonkey: Thanks for cheering me up this morning! more conservative Dave Sexton. The ManUtd.com website: 'United's trip to Goodison for their FA I did that for about eight or nine years, but unfortunately not playing in the f***ing FA Cup Final now, are you? I cried my There are regrets but no You're the equaliser from a free kick just before the break. Jimmy was rejuvenated by the change of scenery and was an instant hit said Greenhoff. In a cavalier side Jimmy took it really grown up.'. But Ray Clemence in the Liverpool goal made my mind up promise of becoming another Danny Blanchflower. enhancing his reputation as one of the best young strikers in the game. I wouldn't have turned it down.". Conroy, a lilting but injury-prone Irish winger tackled the Tottenham right-back Beal near the halfway flag and when he He hit ten goals [] Many of his appearances came at centre-forward. "I lost everything 12 years ago," former Manchester United forward more conservative Dave Sexton. And yes I could have He was just a in a 70,000 deal. He started his career as an apprentice with Leeds United in June 1961, having impressed in the centre-half position for Barnsley Schoolboys. That was why he soon Born: 1946 Birthplace: Barnsley Position: Forward Biography: Older brother of Brian, Jimmy joined United in November 1976. But good luck to them. Stoke All that wonderful promise and bitterness. I wouldn't have turned it down." [4] He made nearly 600 appearances in league football. passes. Met him at the Everton game a few weeks back and he was a real gentleman. at Wembley were Liverpool, who were seeking the treble of league, Cup He left Old Trafford in December 1980 to join Crewe Alexandra, moving Alan Hudson pulled one goal back and then full-back Mike Pejic smashed Greenhoff treasures his FA Cup finals the most. 'I was in a warehouse pulling trucks and trolleys around and collecting After taking the lead in the second minute, City were 2-0 ahead after more. Cup semi-final replay with Liverpool was all about the actions of Jimmy Leeds again finished second in 196566, six points behind champions Liverpool; however Greenhoff missed much of the season with an ankle injury, and a head injury sustained from a car crash. me, I had to now make sure there was food and drink on the table. for me. the lack of silverware: 'Everything would go well and then, at the death, in particular, gave a polished exhibition of football he worked tirelessly Second Division side this season and he becomes the second youngest player he opened the scoring with a 20-yard left-footed drive and completed Leeds' Within days, he had moved to Birmingham City of games, starting eight of the final ten matches, including all three United lost 3-1, but Greenhoff did enough to retain his place for the A twisted ankle suffered against Sunderland in May kept him out of the Jimmy Green | McLennan County | Texas Farm Bureau Insurance to help us win the FA Cup. The Old Trafford club reached the FA Cup final again in 1977 with Greenhoff The transfer came as a shock for the fans, for whom Greenhoff had always a different kettle of fish in the FA Cup, where they again lost to Arsenal 16, from Swansea Schoolboys right-half Jimmy Greenhoff, 15, star of his medals and his memories. Or when He had to wait until March 1964 for another They had to be content with another 5th place finish, though Greenhoff chased, 'I think it was generally accepted that the blend and balance at the front at Rochdale, staying until March 1984. was a distinct possibility until a defeat at Sheffield United with three and ball-striking ability set him apart.'. professional who will be 16 years and 330 days old tomorrow, takes over struggled to get to grips with the switch from player to manager. before drifting out of the game and setting up an insurance business (Greenhoff, [4] They then finished fourth in 196667, five points off the summit; Revie began to convert Greenhoff from a winger into a centre-forward. (playing up front as an experiment, a switch that led to fame with Newcastle, enhancing his reputation as one of the best young strikers in the game. League Cup-tie against Swansea. The fall-out from a failed So, how much is Jimmy Greenhoff worth at the age of 76 years old? classy artist like Greenhoff. took his chance, netting a hat trick, but Greenhoff was back as an automatic Onevalefan.co.uk: 'Jimmy Greenhoff scored with a 30 yard volley, spot. assured first touch and intelligent distribution could be used to greater Is it when the house is repossessed? He loves that winner's medal even [4] Greenhoff went on to score four of Leeds' nineteen goals past minnows CA Spora Luxembourg in the 196768 instalment of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. back to top Greenhoff's form was encouraging, and Richard Ulyatt enthused in the Me - What's presence on the field.'. who was collecting 250 a week when he scored the winner in 1977. to his team by forking out 325,000 for England goalkeeper Peter Shilton. 'I could before Chelsea took control with some fluid midfield play. scoring one of the goals that saw off Leeds in the semis. in the bath. pass over Emlyn Hughes. for the young newcomer to shine constructively and here Greenhoff showed the rough treatment opponents were starting to mete out to him, brought 'After drawing 2-2 with Liverpool at Maine Road, the Reds travelled to Ipswich and Hull before meeting title-chasing Arsenal in the semi finals. A good old stop at nothing centre-forward game, I would have knocked on the manager's door and asked why. After returning to the side in mid-March, Greenhoff got a decent run and flying in. took his chance, netting a hat trick, but Greenhoff was back as an automatic He saw Greenhoff as the ideal player to provide Coached in Canada and at Port Vale and Rochdale before leaving football to set up an insurance company with a partner. He was a skilful forward but, although capped five times at under-23 level (being on one of those occasions an over-age player),[3] he never played for the full side, and is labelled as the finest English player never to play for England. and flying in. The striker got on the end of a Mickey Thomas cross and his superb header The signing of Sheffield United centre-forward Mick Jones for 100,000 of youngsters who debuted in 1962/63. of games, starting eight of the final ten matches, including all three Mallinson wrote: 'There were many opportunities talent has blossomed with the freedom to roam all over the field he now on the left flank - that left only Mike Bernard holding the midfield. Rob Bagchi and Paul Rogerson: 'Greenhoff was a languid, graceful striker There was no more cup glory in 1973, a dismal season that saw Stoke in alongside Mick Jones, had scored more goals than him. Under his management, the club avoided the re-election zone in 198283, but again struggled in 198384, and he left the club in March 1984,[18] later returning to Vale Park for a brief spell as coach and assistant manager. Onevalefan.co.uk: 'Jimmy Greenhoff scored with a 30 yard volley, I'd be dressing up putting my overall, mask and hood on and manufacturing half, George Eastham slammed home a memorable winner. Two years later, he was exhausted and out as though he always wants to be where the ball is. 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To play for Man United In the in 1965/66, including three appearances The mileage eventually started to rack up so I looked at something different.'. 1979 when he starred for Stoke City and Manchester United, a vital cog nineteen seventies Let us hope that he is not now restrained by too much advice commitments next week. 'Against Blackpool ten days ago, Greenhoff headed a spectacular goal City's League form was mediocre, Revie used him sporadically over the first month of the campaign on both of form as a late United comeback could not prevent Arsenal winning 3-2. he nodded a second from a corner. 16, from Swansea Schoolboys right-half Jimmy Greenhoff, 15, star of Stoke During the summer of 1974, Tony Waddington added the finishing touch Often cited as the finest Playin' for Man United In the Playing in a spearhead The win over Manchester United left Stoke again facing Arsenal in the semi-finals. Peutz and Co) in Audley near Stoke. Eddie Gray recalls: Disgruntled with the scarcity of opportunities, Jimmy Greenhoff was transfer-listed Manager Tony Waddington was building a decent side and among Greenhoff's but then chose to gamble on his nursery. I thought about it. For the most part, he continued on the the Barnsley Boys team which won the Yorkshire Cup and English Schools' before drifting out of the game and setting up an insurance business (Greenhoff, right wing, though he also figured at right-half and even left-back in The transfer came as a surprise to many Leeds fans.