Jimmy Clough

For the Australian politician, see Jim Clough.

James Clough (30 August 1918 – 2 September 1998)^[2] was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.

Jimmy Clough

Personal information
Full name	James Clough[1]
Date of birth	(1918-08-30)30 August 1918
Place of birth	Hazlerigg,[1] Northumberland, England
Date of death	2 September 1998(1998-09-02) (aged 80)[1]
Place of death	Newcastle upon Tyne,[1] England
Position(s)	Left winger
Youth career
	Seaton Burn
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1938–1947	Southport	45	(10)
1947–1949	Crystal Palace	67	(12)
1949–1950	Southend United	34	(7)
1950–1951	Barrow	17	(3)
1951–?	Blyth Spartans
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

He made a total of 163 appearances in the Football League for Southport, Crystal Palace, Southend United and Barrow, scoring 32 goals. He also played non-league football for Blyth Spartans.^[3][2]

Death

Clough died in 1998 at the age of 80.^[1]