Jimmy Gooch (footballer)

Jimmy Gooch (11 July 1921 – 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Jimmy Gooch
Personal information
Date of birth (1921-07-11)11 July 1921
Place of birth West Ham, England
Date of death 2001 (aged 7980)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Becontree
1942–1952 Preston North End 135 (0)
1953–1955 Bradford City 22 (0)
1955–1957 Watford 43 (0)
Bath City
Total 200 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in West Ham, Gooch began his career at Becontree. He joined Preston North End as an amateur in March 1942, turning professional in May of that year.[1] He later played for Bradford City, Watford and Bath City.[2]

References

  1. "Safe Hands For Watford And North End". Preston North End F.C. 9 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.