Iain Jamieson (14 October 1928 – 19 October 2012) was a Scottish footballer, manager and businessman.[2] Jamieson briefly played for Aberdeen, then signed for Coventry City after completing a spell of National Service.[3] He made over 180 appearances in 10 years playing for Coventry.[3] He became player/manager of Rugby Town after leaving Coventry.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Wallace Jamieson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Dumbarton, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 19 October 2012 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Kirkcudbright, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Jamestown Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1948 | Aberdeen | 1 | (0) |
| 1948–1958 | Coventry City | 181 | (6) |
| Rugby Town | |||
| Total | 182 | (6) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| Rugby Town | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Towards the end of his playing career, Jamieson became a sales manager with the textiles company Courtaulds.[3] He later progressed to a managing director position in the company's nylon division.[3] Jamieson joined the Coventry City board of directors, working with Joe Mercer and Jimmy Hill, in 1973.[3] After Hill left the club in 1983, Jamieson was appointed chairman.[3] Jamieson himself left the board in 1984 and retired from business in 1989.[3] He died in October 2012, aged 84.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Iain Jamieson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ Iain Jamieson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Iain Jamieson". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2015.