Jim Pearson (born 24 March 1953 in Falkirk) is a Scottish former footballer. Pearson played for St Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle United until injury cut short his professional career.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1953-03-24)24 March 1953 | ||
Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
Gairdoch United | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1970–1974 | St Johnstone | 105 | (40) |
1974–1978 | Everton | 93 | (15) |
1978–1980 | Newcastle United | 11 | (3) |
1980–1981 | Barrow | ||
1981–1985 | Gateshead | ||
Total | 209 | (58) | |
National team | |||
1974–1975 | Scotland under-23 | 6 | (1) |
Teams managed | |||
1985–1988 | Blyth Spartans | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Pearson went on to work for Nike where he played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Nike brand in the UK as Head of Football, a position which he held for 14 years.
Pearson is a Sports Consultant for Blacks Solicitors LLP in Leeds.
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. – managers | |
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