Jim Pearson

For the ice hockey player, see Jim Pearson (ice hockey).

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.

Jim Pearson

Personal information
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)
International career
1974–1975	Scotland under-23	6	(1)
Managerial career
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.

References

• Jim Pearson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
• Jim Pearson at WorldFootball.net
• Turnbull, Albert (2015). Gateshead Football History 1890-2015.