Jim Rooney (Scottish footballer)

Jim Rooney (born 1 January 1956) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park, Morton, St. Mirren, Dumbarton, Clyde and East Stirling.[2] Jim born in the East end of Glasgow, played over 500 Scottish league games, captained Scotland B national team in the four nations tournament in Italy 1984, managed by the late Jock Stein. He is now retired and living on the west coast of Portugal with his family.

Jim Rooney
Personal information
Full name James Rooney
Date of birth (1956-01-01) 1 January 1956
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Queens Park
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1978 Queen's Park 118 (12)
1977–1984 Morton 187 (26)
1984–1987 St Mirren 60 (8)
1986–1988 Dumbarton[1] 66 (6)
1988–1990 Clyde 45 (2)
1990–1992 East Stirling 53 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.


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