Jimmy Goodfellow
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James "Jimmy" Goodfellow (born 16 September 1943 in Bishop Auckland
) is a former English
professional footballer and manager.
, despite being a Sunderland
fan, but was released by the club at the age of 17 without making an appearance. He moved into non-league football, signing for Consett
before moving to Crook Town, making his debut against Stanley United. In 1964, at the age of 20, he scored Crook Town's first goal at Wembley when he scored against Enfield
the Amateur Cup
final. Goodfellow became unhappy with the way the team was selected at Crook Town, being chosen by a committee rather than the clubs manager, and agreed to join Bishop Auckland
when manager Lawrie McMenemy
asked him to do so.
Goodfellow spent one season at the club, before he got the call to move into league football
with Port Vale
, then managed by former England
player Stanley Matthews
, although Goodfellow did stipulate that as part of the deal the club must find him and his fiancee a house to live in. He remained with the club for three years, but was given a free transfer in May 1969, moving on to Workington
. He made around 200 appearances for Workington before in 1973 signing for Rotherham United
. He again made around 200 appearances for the club in a five year period. He ended his playing career with Stockport County
at the end of the 1978–79 season.
to join him as his assistant manager at Newport County. He would later follow Ashurst to another club, Cardiff City
. Ashurst and Goodfellow led Cardiff to promotion in 1982–83. Ashurst would leave in March 1984 to take over at Sunderland, his hometown club. Goodfellow was appointed joint caretaker manager of the club alongside senior player Jimmy Mullen until the end of the season, at which point he was named as manager, with Mullen as his assistant. However, Goodfellow had a poor start to his tenure as City manager, losing eight of his first nine games and was sacked after just over two months in charge and replaced by Alan Durban
. After his dismissal he joined Plymouth Argyle
as physio before joining up with Lawrie McMenemy again for an ill-fated spell at Sunderland.
Two years after leaving Cardiff City he was asked to return as the clubs physio and coach by then manager Frank Burrows
. Goodfellow would good on to serve City with distinction under a series of managers, and in 1998 he was given a testimonial by the club against Manchester United
, with Goodfellow himself being brought on in the final few minutes at the age of 55.
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in north east England. It is located about northwest of Darlington and southwest of Durham at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless...
) is a former English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional footballer and manager.
Playing career
Attending Hendon Boarding School as a youngster, Goodfellow signed for Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, despite being a Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
fan, but was released by the club at the age of 17 without making an appearance. He moved into non-league football, signing for Consett
Consett A.F.C.
Consett Association Football Club is a football club based in Consett in County Durham, England. Established in 1899, the club currently plays in the Northern League Division One having been promoted as Division Two Champions in the 2005–06 season...
before moving to Crook Town, making his debut against Stanley United. In 1964, at the age of 20, he scored Crook Town's first goal at Wembley when he scored against Enfield
Enfield F.C.
Enfield F.C. is a football club, formed in June 2007 after Enfield F.C. ceased to exist....
the Amateur Cup
FA Amateur Cup
The FA Amateur Cup was an English football competition for amateur clubs. It commenced in 1893 and ended in 1974 when The Football Association abolished official amateur status.-History:...
final. Goodfellow became unhappy with the way the team was selected at Crook Town, being chosen by a committee rather than the clubs manager, and agreed to join Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland F.C.
Bishop Auckland Football Club are an English football team based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. They are one of the most successful amateur sides, having won the old FA Amateur Cup on 10 occasions , and losing finalists on a further 8. They currently play in the Northern League Division One. ...
when manager Lawrie McMenemy
Lawrie McMenemy
Lawrie McMenemy MBE is a retired English football coach, best known for his spell as manager of Southampton Football Club...
asked him to do so.
Goodfellow spent one season at the club, before he got the call to move into league football
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
with Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, then managed by former England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
player Stanley Matthews
Stanley Matthews
Sir Stanley Matthews, CBE was an English footballer. Often regarded as one of the greatest players of the English game, he is the only player to have been knighted while still playing, as well as being the first winner of both the European Footballer of the Year and the Football Writers'...
, although Goodfellow did stipulate that as part of the deal the club must find him and his fiancee a house to live in. He remained with the club for three years, but was given a free transfer in May 1969, moving on to Workington
Workington A.F.C.
Workington A.F.C. is an English football club from Workington, Cumbria. They are in the Conference North, and play their home matches at Borough Park, which has a capacity of 3,101 . The club play in red, and are known locally as the Reds...
. He made around 200 appearances for Workington before in 1973 signing for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. He again made around 200 appearances for the club in a five year period. He ended his playing career with Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
at the end of the 1978–79 season.
Managerial career
Goodfellow asked by Len AshurstLen Ashurst
Len Ashurst is a former footballer, manager and football administrator in England.-Career:As a player, Ashurst was a left-sided defender. He joined Liverpool in 1953 as an apprentice. After being released, he joined Sunderland in 1957, where he would go on to spend 14 years...
to join him as his assistant manager at Newport County. He would later follow Ashurst to another club, Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
. Ashurst and Goodfellow led Cardiff to promotion in 1982–83. Ashurst would leave in March 1984 to take over at Sunderland, his hometown club. Goodfellow was appointed joint caretaker manager of the club alongside senior player Jimmy Mullen until the end of the season, at which point he was named as manager, with Mullen as his assistant. However, Goodfellow had a poor start to his tenure as City manager, losing eight of his first nine games and was sacked after just over two months in charge and replaced by Alan Durban
Alan Durban
William Alan Durban is a Welsh former international footballer and manager between the 1970s and 1990s.-Club career:...
. After his dismissal he joined Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
as physio before joining up with Lawrie McMenemy again for an ill-fated spell at Sunderland.
Two years after leaving Cardiff City he was asked to return as the clubs physio and coach by then manager Frank Burrows
Frank Burrows
Frank Burrows is a Scottish soccer manager, and former player.-Biography:Frank Burrows began his football career at Scottish club Raith Rovers. In 1965 he moved south to England and joined Scunthorpe United. Impressive performances as a defender for Scunthorpe led to him being signed by Swindon...
. Goodfellow would good on to serve City with distinction under a series of managers, and in 1998 he was given a testimonial by the club against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, with Goodfellow himself being brought on in the final few minutes at the age of 55.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Country | From | To | Record | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||||
| Cardiff City Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
 |
1 March 1984 | 27 September 1984 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | ||
| Total | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | |||||