Jim Barron
Encyclopedia
Jim Barron is an English
former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played over 400 games in the Football League for a number of clubs over a twenty year career.
in 1961. After time in the reserves, he made his league debut on 30 November 1963 in a goalless draw with . He managed 7 starts in the 1963–64 season, deputising for Fred Davies
, but apart from a solitary appearance the following season, these proved his only games for the club.
He moved to Chelsea
in 1965 but found opportunities just as limited. It was only when he joined lower league Oxford United
the following year that he gained regular football.
He went on to serve both Oxford and his subsequent club, Nottingham Forest
, over 150 times each. He also had accomplished spells at Swindon Town
, Connecticut Bicentennials
and Peterborough United
during a twenty year professional career.
Barron is currently a first-team coach at League One
Northampton Town
, and was appointed as joint caretaker manager on 20 December 2006, following the resignation of John Gorman
. After the appointment of Stuart Gray
as new manager in January 2007, Barron reverted to his role as a first team coach.
He had previously stepped into similar roles at both Wolverhampton Wanderers
and Birmingham City
, and had been permanent manager of Cheltenham Town
in 1988–89.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played over 400 games in the Football League for a number of clubs over a twenty year career.
Career
Barron began his playing career at Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in 1961. After time in the reserves, he made his league debut on 30 November 1963 in a goalless draw with . He managed 7 starts in the 1963–64 season, deputising for Fred Davies
Fred Davies
Fred Davies is an English former footballer who made nearly 400 appearances in the Football League playing as a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Cardiff City and Bournemouth. He also played for the Wolves team which, playing as the Los Angeles Wolves won the 1967 United Soccer Association...
, but apart from a solitary appearance the following season, these proved his only games for the club.
He moved to Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in 1965 but found opportunities just as limited. It was only when he joined lower league Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
the following year that he gained regular football.
He went on to serve both Oxford and his subsequent club, Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
, over 150 times each. He also had accomplished spells at Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
, Connecticut Bicentennials
Connecticut Bicentennials
The Hartford Bicentennials was a soccer team based out of Hartford, Connecticut that played in the North American Soccer League. The team played at Dillon Stadium....
and Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
during a twenty year professional career.
Barron is currently a first-team coach at League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
, and was appointed as joint caretaker manager on 20 December 2006, following the resignation of John Gorman
John Gorman (footballer)
John Gorman is a Scottish former football player and coach. He is currently Assistant Manager at MK Dons in the English League One....
. After the appointment of Stuart Gray
Stuart Gray (footballer born 1960)
Stuart Gray is an English former footballer and manager, who is the former manager of Football League Two side Northampton Town. On 30th December 2010 he was appointed the caretaker manager of Burnley following the sacking of Brian Laws, reverting to his role as first team coach when Eddie Howe...
as new manager in January 2007, Barron reverted to his role as a first team coach.
He had previously stepped into similar roles at both Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
, and had been permanent manager of Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
in 1988–89.