Jimmy Golder
English footballer
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James Golder (28 March 1955 – 12 March 2000) was an English professional association footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for Stockport County.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Golder | ||
| Date of birth | 28 March 1955[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 12 March 2000 (aged 44)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Stockport County | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Stockport County | 1 | (0) | |
| Stalybridge Celtic | |||
| 1977–1984 | Hyde United | 145 | (44[2]) |
| Witton Albion | |||
| 1984–19?? | Mossley | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Golder was an apprentice with Stockport County. He played just one league game for Stockport, away to Bury in April 1972, while still aged just under 17 years old.[4] On leaving Stockport, he played for Stalybridge Celtic, Hyde United and Witton Albion from where he joined Mossley in September 1984.[1][5] He played over 100 times for Mossley.[1] He was later assistant manager of Radcliffe Borough.[6]
Golder died at age 44. In August 2001 a benefit match was held at Woodley Sports including a combined Radcliffe Borough/Hyde United side.[7]
