Jimmy Elder

James Elder (born 5 March 1928 in Scone, Scotland) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a wing half for football league clubs Portsmouth, where he was part of the squad that went on to win the Division 1 Championship and Colchester United, where he made over 200 appearances and scoring 17 goals. Jimmy was a hard-hitting wing-half who could play with both feet. Jimmy was also one of the best penalty takers of his time and scored over 20 penalties in his career with a 100% record from the spot.[1]

Jimmy Elder this picture was one he sent back home to his family in Scotland.
Jimmy Elder after winning the Exeter Cup with Colchester United
Jimmy Elder
Personal information
Full name James Elder
Date of birth (1928-03-05)5 March 1928
Place of birth Scone, Scotland
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1947 Jeanfield Swifts ? (?)
1947–1950 Portsmouth 2 (0)
1950–1955 Colchester United 212 (17)
1955–1958 Yeovil Town ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:50, 12 May 2011

References

  1. "Jimmy Elder Career Stats at coludata.co.uk". Archived from the original on 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
  • Jimmy Elder at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  • Jimmy Elder at Colchester United Archive Database
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