Jimmy Collinson
Personal information
Full name James Collinson
Date of birth 1876
Place of birth Prestwich
Position(s) full back, inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1895–1901 Newton Heath 62 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jimmy Collinson (1876 - March 1940[1]) was an English footballer. He was born in Prestwich.[2] Originally a full-back with the reserves of Newton Heath. Later had more success as a goalscoring inside forward.[2] His debut came on 16 November 1895 against Lincoln City.[3] He scored 17 goals in 71 league and cup appearances for Newton Heath.[4]

References

  1. Charbel Boujaoude (2018), Newton Heath: The Players A to Z, Stockton-on-Tees: Octen Media, pp. 23f, ISBN 978-1909064218
  2. 1 2 Shury, Alan; Landamore, Brian (2002). The Definitive Newton Heath F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 65. ISBN 1-899468-16-1.
  3. "Manchester United 5 v 5 Lincoln City, League Division Two Matchday 11, 16th November 1895". MUFCInfo.com.
  4. "Jimmy Collinson". StretfordEnd.co.uk.


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