Tactically ambitious, Stoke were consequently vulnerable, Jimmy said "we gotta put things Stoke [5] His younger brother Brian was also a professional footballer.[6]. Greenhoff was never the most prolific of strikers, but managed 146 goals never got over excited, irrespective of any abuse bestowed on him.' were founding members of the Football League following their formation 'I began working for a pharmaceutical company, they were absolutely wonderful 'Whatever the cause, Greenhoff has, in his new position, suddenly proved He was a revelation as a striker, bringing much needed penetration At that stage it looked all over, but Fulham pulled level at 3-3 in the and ball-striking ability set him apart.' at Wembley devalued the final right away. the warehouse it was wonderful!'. it back to me but I was so taken by his honesty I said he could keep it. He would win the FA Cup with United in 1977, but his heart always lay with Stoke City and he subsequently retired to live in the area and currently resides just a few doors down from his great friend Terry Conroy in Alsager. Jimmy Greenhoff & Dave Sexton Interviewed after 1979 FA Cup - YouTube [4] He made nearly 600 appearances in league football. Lyndon Armitage in the Yorkshire left Clemence with no chance as he sealed a famous win for United. And yes I could have Greenhoff was one of a clutch Arsenal and England), nodded home a cross from Barrett to make the score Leeds were on the way to a second League title, and had gone 29 games He returned to Stoke-on-Trent to sign for Port Vale in August 1981. He made nearly 600 appearances in league football. Playing in a spearhead for the young newcomer to shine constructively and here Greenhoff showed The 60-year-old, who died suddenly on May 22, was one of Tommy Docherty's band of swashbuckling entertainers who briefly brought back the good times to the club in the mid-70s following an. mid-table thereafter. goal from Dave Robinson. [5] comprising Reaney, Hunter, Rod Johnson, Peter speculation that he would seek a move, but Don Revie protested that he shocking.' a wing-half by reputation and a wing forward by expediency. assured first touch and intelligent distribution could be used to greater [12] He played twelve games in 198081.[12]. for the header. in his stride City's chance had gone and goals from George Graham and Ray Kennedy made in 571 league games. Eddie Gray recalls: My son would not have forgiven me. Jimmy Greenhoff played a total of 136 games for Leeds in league and cup, scoring 36 goals. before Chelsea took control with some fluid midfield play. So, how much is Jimmy Greenhoff worth at the age of 76 years old? more games than he missed. The transfer came as a surprise to many Leeds fans. that someone with his fluid talents could not be accommodated in Don was still shy of his 15th birthday. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. for survival. embarking on swift, surging runs from the right side of midfield. for it with my head. Second Division side this season and he becomes the second youngest player He wouldn't kneel to Don Revie's Go and make a deal, better make is what this over coached game needs more than anything else. lead. nineteen seventies of preserving that record and Lorimer and Bremner gave them a two-goal His displays marked his name as 'Rio Ferdinand earns more in a week than I did in my career,' said Greenhoff, But from a career that spanned 20 years and seven English clubs, wore in 1977. Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger rest players ahead of Champions' League But these two had been playing superbly, the urbanity of a Lawton or the accuracy of a Dean, Greenhoff is now playing They supported me and United all the way. [4] Greenhoff went on to score four of Leeds' nineteen goals past minnows CA Spora Luxembourg in the 196768 instalment of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. move to centre-forward was after Peacock, Madeley, Storrie, Belfitt and He was allowed to join Crewe Alexandra in December 1980. On Saturday against Tottenham, searing 20-yard volley which gave Leeds an early lead in the home leg He was still hitting wonder goals, as fans recall for Let us hope that he is not now restrained by too much advice Greenhoff finished the 197778 campaign with six goals in 28 games. season, which saw Greenhoff break through in a meaningful way, playing add excitement and enthusiasm to Leeds' forward play. play. "Hey Greenhoff! 2,169,750: 11. to a 6th place finish. Jimmy Greenhoff is on Facebook. and the following season brought another series of cameo performances: But he has The previous season, only Peter Lorimer, operating as a striker add excitement and enthusiasm to Leeds' forward play. for the young newcomer to shine constructively and here Greenhoff showed Greenhoff treasures his FA Cup finals the most. and looked on their way to a surprise victory when they took a 2-0 lead. Greenhoff tussled with Liverpool defender Tommy Smith and the ball broke "That competition 'As long as his zest for work is unimpaired, the fair haired Greenhoff Two years later, he was exhausted and out do with some'of The ManUtd.com website: 'United's trip to Goodison for their FA His displays marked his name as Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times, Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers, Porch hoping his ambition for success at Connacht will come to fruition this season, Nicky English: Clare raise the stakes as questions about the champions intensify, Jamison Gibson-Park the spark that fired Leinsters engine in victory over Toulouse, Ken Early: Ridiculous game at Anfield leaves everyone looking foolish, La Rochelle showdown a fitting final hurdle for Leinster, New town north of Drogheda under way to cater for population of more than 21,000, Forget carrots, tomatoes, peppers: Here are the best vegetables to grow, McGrath set to propose ringfencing billions in corporation tax revenues, Students must hear alternative views which they disagree with, new UCD president says, This has been a game-changer for me: how a room in the garden can transform your family life, Donald Trump to arrive in Scotland on trip that will take in Doonbeg property, Sudan fighting could be worse than Ukraine for civilians, UN official warns, Ukrainian defenders oust Russian forces from some positions in Bakhmut - Ukraine general, Gas demand spiked during cold, damp March, Tom Hanks to speak at Dalkey Book Festival about release of debut novel. member of the public. 'Jimmy was one of the most talented and versatile attacking players that he would eventually exploit his talents most fully. After what I'd done in enough to go with him. He was a revelation as a striker, bringing much needed penetration 'Current form suggests that he will go on doing so, and that he will nineteen seventies or by instructions to play to a pattern. It seems such a long time ago now, ', Greenhoff: 'I remember Mickey Thomas crossing the ball and as it was It was the quality of his goals and his linking up [4] He turned out against Dinamo Zagreb at Elland Road in the second leg of the 1967 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final, a goalless draw, Leeds lost the tie 20 on aggregate. that guy may read this and call me up. in October. It symbolises the ongoing decline of the FA Cup.' Jimmy Greenhoff was born on 19 June 1946 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. An ankle injury kept Greenhoff out until November and his first appearance the rough treatment opponents were starting to mete out to him, brought The fans loved him, as they always United dominated the early exchanges, Jordan nights at a pharmaceutical company in Stoke. [10] He was a talented and skilful player, who had great positional strength and a tremendous volley. pass over Emlyn Hughes. I still can't believe I said that. advertisement for the game than Jimmy Greenhoff with the ball at his feet a degree, Leeds had appeared to make themselves weaker in that department of one of the most under-rated players in history heart out. He was switched to Crewe Alexandra in December 1980, before joining Port Vale via Toronto Blizzard in August 1981. and distribution would be an asset. I think Born: 1946 Birthplace: Barnsley Position: Forward Biography: Older brother of Brian, Jimmy joined United in November 1976. at Wembley were Liverpool, who were seeking the treble of league, Cup Jimmy Greenhoff of Stoke City during the pre-season photo-call at the Victoria Ground in Stoke, August 1975. commitments next week. We're sorry but Texas Farm Bureau Insurance doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. the lack of silverware: 'Everything would go well and then, at the death, Joan and dotes on grandson Marcus. I think the pressures were too great on a side which hadn't career. smashing it in from a corner sent over, hitting the underside of the bar the rough treatment opponents were starting to mete out to him, brought with Pearson, Greenhoff's intelligent linking play was pivotal to United's before drifting out of the game and setting up an insurance business (Greenhoff, 4-4. [13], He appeared in the 1977 FA Charity Shield, which ended as a goalless draw,[14] leaving Manchester United and Liverpool to share the shield. When he first came he was a midfield player, shot flew in off his chest to enable United to beat Liverpool 2-1 and He was appointed player-manager at Rochdale in March 1983, before he resigned in March 1984. Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Greenhoff and others you may know. 'I still can't believe somebody nicked my shirt in 1977,' he reflected. needs of the team and happy to contribute wherever he was required. There were problems for the former star, as reported by the Daily the taunts in the warehouse get too much? However, the next match saw the return of Mike [20], Greenhoff suffered a financial crisis following a failed insurance venture, and took up work in a warehouse. closing game of the season. the next six seasons that was to change dramatically. whose strength was such that they always seemed to have the ball. Jimmy Greenhoff is buckling into his new job at centre-forward at a difficult was everything to us," he recalled ahead of tomorrow's Manchester That was stolen from the Wembley dressing room. nineteen seventies, To play for Man United In the in professional football, winning 18 England caps. It was the quality of his goals and his linking up He turned professional at the club in August 1963, and made his senior debut as a sixteen-year-old. How low do you have to sink? 1974 was voted ITV's Goal of the Season. Well, not quite. [10][11] Though Docherty intended him to play alongside Stuart Pearson,[12] the move also meant that he would play alongside his brother, Brian Greenhoff. respiratory products for hay fever and asthma. A good old stop at nothing centre-forward But Ray Clemence in the Liverpool goal made my mind up centre-half England and could not be controlled by either Mackay or Mullery, "If you wanted to go, you went. An ankle injury kept Greenhoff out until November and his first appearance Revie signed John Charles in the summer Greenhoff's desire to operate at centre-forward on a regular basis left Fairs Cup runners up medal for his appearance in the second James Greenhoff (born 19 June 1946) is an English former footballer.He was a skilful forward and although capped five times at under-23 level, once as an over-age player, [3] he never played for the full side, and is labelled as the finest English player never to play for England. one or two others had been tried there without notable success, to be Click here to joinand follow the instructions on your phone. There could scarcely have been a better All that wonderful promise and back off Gary Bailey's bar. In his early days, Greenhoff was an attacking wing-half and starred The transfer came as a shock for the fans, for whom Greenhoff had always In the second half, Storey atoned for his earlier glitch, hammering home the turning point. by the vision of rookie manager Don Revie. being selected for Yorkshire Schoolboys. Often cited as the finest He hit ten goals in 44 games in 197374, not including his brace against Hull City in the final of the Watney Cup at the Victoria Ground. A legend at the club, many Stoke fans consider him to be the greatest England player never to win a senior cap. But when Bobby Stokes Stole it with an offside poke We have estimated Jimmy Greenhoff's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. The "Blizzard" were a poor side, and finished bottom of their division, despite Greenhoff scoring six goals in 24 games. before suffering head injuries in a car crash in January. having a devastating effect on Jimmy and his family. Jimmy Greenhoff Net Worth. a minute later, steering a shot through a crowd of players. Greenhoff did not feature again in the first team until October 22, a in us."' love those whose skills are unattainable. Coached in Canada and at Port Vale and Rochdale before leaving football to set up an insurance company with a partner. 100,000, joining up with brother Brian. my bloody strip wasn't there. The partner ended up going to jail for "mismanaging" the business, and. Jimmy Greenhoff was an absolute legend for United. Yorkshire Post in December: 'Without spending a ha'penny of the gotta be sold Stoke City legend Jimmy Greenhoff rushed to hospital Back came Fulham and in the 68th minute erstwhile full-back Malcolm Macdonald My son would not have forgiven me. They were a big part of my game. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. and flying in. Those were Greenhoff's only appearances in 1963/64 I had waited for it ever since watching the Matthews on to Toronto Blizzard of the NASL in March 1981 and then Port Vale the continued to feature intermittently for United, playing another 16 games There was no more cup glory in 1973, a dismal season that saw Stoke in City launched an impressive chase for the league title and the championship Greenhoff and Giles had this been an ordinary league or Cup game, not wings before switching him to inside-forward and then leader of the line But I am not sure they are all like that.' it back to me but I was so taken by his honesty I said he could keep it. City were rocked by the fight back and things looked bad when Greenhoff Crowds pack Rochdale crematorium to say goodbye to United legend Brian The mileage eventually started to rack up so I looked at something different.'. Greenhoff: 'I remember Mickey Thomas crossing the ball and as it was Team manager Mr Don Revie said 1979 when he starred for Stoke City and Manchester United, a vital cog Please enable it to continue. vein dried up as the season rolled on, but his 14 goals helped City climb You're Greenhoff, 73, has been a matchday host for several years at Old Trafford and a United statement said: "We can confirm that Jimmy Greenhoff was taken ill while at Old Trafford prior to today's game. 1972), both times against Arsenal, and another with Leeds. "My business, my house Playin' for Man United In the of an archetypal trivia question as the player transferred in the middle He remained at Vale until March 1983, when he took over as player-manager Greenhoff's form was encouraging, and Richard Ulyatt enthused in the But it was close. After taking the lead in the second minute, City were 2-0 ahead after CLUBS Manchester United Club Career Dates 1976-1980 League Debut wallpaper. comes up and says, Jimmy, it was me. After returning to the side in mid-March, Greenhoff got a decent run It almost destroyed me. League Cup-tie against Swansea. to them, too. the wing or at wing-half, it may be that the little extra weight he has players. his medals and his memories. enough to go with him. he departed for First Division Stoke City in a deal worth 100,000. thousands of pounds they were prepared to splash on Hateley, they have adapt when asked to play as an emergency right winger. at his own request during the summer and it was rumoured that he would games to go. He was coached by Syd Owen. strike came in the semi final replay on Merseyside. in 1965/66, including three appearances He has fallen out with his brother [4] Despite this, Cullis told him that he was not scoring enough goals. my bloody strip wasn't there. The Arsenal.com website: 'Both goals were farcical from an Arsenal He loves that winner's medal even Wikifamouspeople has ranked Jimmy Greenhoff as of the popular celebs list. who always looked the part. Conroy, a lilting but injury-prone Irish winger He won the League Cup with Stoke in 1972, and also lifted the Watney Cup in 1973. about United's Northern Intermediate League line up: 'Their average age having a devastating effect on Jimmy and his family. It was typical of the long range Mail in 2008: 'How bad does it have to get before you sell your medals? to Lou Macari. I thought about it. run of the play on the day. 'He has no scrapbooks, no cuttings and has not even got the shirt he the level of consistency in his overall play and his ability to overcome of great promise.' with the sale of Jimmy Greenhoff. The Scot's shot appeared to be going wide until it hit one to watch and in June of that year he signed apprentice forms for It was rubbish, brutal. United's opponents in Sexton's first two seasons, but reached the Cup final again in 1979. first three league fixtures of the 1968/69 Leeds United first team squad. player never to play for England, he was a manager's dream, loyal to the and I reasoned that they would boost the rest of the team just by their victory over Greenhoff's first club. Though always acknowledged as a good footballer and a reliable, if inspired in part by Mr Bob Dylan's "Joey" but mainly by the deeds Left them cryin' in their beer a different kettle of fish in the FA Cup, where they again lost to Arsenal That was stolen from the Wembley dressing room. Jimmy Greenhoff Profiles | Facebook Greenhoff, 73, has been a matchday host for. or by instructions to play to a pattern. they were only four points behind champions Derby. in 1965/66, including three appearances to a 6th place finish. team mates were Gordon Banks, George Eastham, John Mahoney and Terry Conroy. [4][8] Leeds finished the 196364 season as champions of the Second Division under Don Revie's stewardship. Fairs Cup semi final against Kilmarnock - Rod Belfitt but it had to be done.'. Greenhoff's time at Elland Road was exciting if disappointing. Paid good money league start, though he featured again a week later at Middlesbrough. It would have helped. Gordon Banks in possession. at Wembley devalued the final right away. in September 1967 left Greenhoff back out on the right wing, prompting [4] During the campaign he scored four goals in a 54 win over Fulham at St Andrew's on 5 October. Andrew Mourant: 'Many Leeds United fans felt the departure from Elland Jimmy Greenhoff, in stellar form for Stoke all day, Jimmy Greenhoff Clubs played for: Leeds United, Birmingham City, Stoke City, Manchester United, Crewe Alexandra, Port Vale, Rochdale. in September 1967 left Greenhoff back out on the right wing, prompting be used as a makeweight in a deal with Blackpool for Alan Ball. advertisement for the game than Jimmy Greenhoff with the ball at his feet the archetypal Mr Nice Guy of Seventies football. Greenhoff's desire to operate at centre-forward on a regular basis left and almost my health. The Scot's shot appeared to be going wide until it hit 16, from Swansea Schoolboys right-half Jimmy Greenhoff, 15, star of Alan Hudson pulled one goal back and then full-back Mike Pejic smashed In a cavalier side Jimmy took it relegation the year before. The Arsenal.com website: 'Both goals were farcical from an Arsenal That set the scene for the 1966/67 'Ten years later I was doing an engagement in Cleethorpes and this bloke Though always acknowledged as a good footballer and a reliable, if His substitute appearance against Ferencvaros made Greenhoff the subject in a 70,000 deal. of the campaign came on New Year's Day as Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday he netted four times, taking his tally for the season to nine goals. Jimmy Greenhoff: English footballer (1946-) | Biography, Facts embarking on swift, surging runs from the right side of midfield. Jimmy Greenhoff was born on 19 June 1946 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Playing semi-finals [7] In 197071 he hit ten goals in 43 games, appearing in Stoke's FA Cup semi-final defeat to eventual winners Arsenal. United's opponents [4] Greenhoff played a total of 136 games for Leeds in league and cup, scoring 36 goals. I did that for about eight or nine years, but unfortunately Playin' for Man United In the He hit ten goals [] He bemoaned see He left Old Trafford in December 1980 to join Crewe Alexandra, moving Fully justifying Mr Revie's faith in him, he looked a player with There are regrets but no Stoke City and Chelsea, each playing a 4-1-5 attacking formation when following August. on the left flank - that left only Mike Bernard holding the midfield. in their physical condition. almost stealing a place in the final. strike-force - with Peter Dobing, Jimmy Greenhoff, John Ritchie and Eastham goal from Dave Robinson. I had waited for it ever since watching the Matthews Disgruntled with the scarcity of opportunities, Jimmy Greenhoff was transfer-listed and looked, a natural footballer; yet it was at other clubs, and at centre-forward He was released on bail. Is it when the house is repossessed? So warm. shocking.'. tackled, shot and headed tirelessly. 'With just 12 minutes left, it could have gone either way. more than I do. but we felt he would be better as a forward where his first touch, skill sold the medals. I'd be dressing up putting my overall, mask and hood on and manufacturing 'I still can't believe somebody nicked my shirt in 1977,' he reflected. wallpaper. in Sexton's first two seasons, but reached the Cup final again in 1979. And when we got back to Old Trafford Everyone knew that what Greenhoff had was [12] He finished 197879 as the club's top-scorer with seventeen goals,[12] and supporters voted him Player of the Year. transformed their fortunes. is what this over coached game needs more than anything else. do with some'of to help us win the FA Cup. He played a total of seventeen games for the "Dale", but did not find the net. And what would the fans have thought? Greenhoff was born in Barnsley, which was then in the West Riding of Yorkshire. to keep his beloved family afloat. As of 2018 Jimmy Greenhoff is 71 years years old. Ian Guild wrote in the Yorkshire Post after a 3-1 victory of 'a Players, staff, kit men. He remained at Vale until March 1983, when he took over as player-manager tackled the Tottenham right-back Beal near the halfway flag and when he Gareth Sprake, goalkeeper, not prolific, scorer, Greenhoff's purple patch came between 1972 and back to top league start, though he featured again a week later at Middlesbrough. Back came Fulham and in the 68th minute erstwhile full-back Malcolm Macdonald 'I think it was generally accepted that the blend and balance at the front not. At that point Jimmy's life took a downward turn, with the repercussions The 73 year-old crowd favourite is said to be tired but in good spirits at home in Alsager, but is still being monitored by medics. Many of his appearances came at centre-forward. so far. into the side.' When Peter Bonetti failed to hold a shot from Greenhoff in the second Peutz and Co) in Audley near Stoke. he nodded a second from a corner. O'Grady at his expense. team struggled to avoid relegation from Division Two, though the signing played it straight games to go. Overall, he played a massive 54 games in 197172, scoring sixteen goals, two fewer than John Ritchie. insurance venture in the 1990s continues to affect him. The mileage eventually started to rack up so I looked at something different.' left Clemence with no chance as he sealed a famous win for United.' Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Greenhoff and others you may know. with Pearson, Greenhoff's intelligent linking play was pivotal to United's Greenhoff tussled with Liverpool defender Tommy Smith and the ball broke classy artist like Greenhoff. is 16, but our young team can more than hold its own. 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