Jim Fleeting (football)
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James Taylor "Jim" Fleeting (born 8 April 1955) is a former Scottish
footballer and manager.
Fleeting began his professional career with Norwich City
, making only one appearance before joining Ayr United
, where he stayed for six years. He went on to have play for Clyde
and Greenock Morton
(where he was assistant manager to Willie McLean
), before joining Clyde again. He was appointed manager of Stirling Albion
in the summer of 1988, before leaving the club and joining Kilmarnock
as manager from 1989 to 1992.
Fleeting has since worked as the director of football development for the Scottish Football Association
, training coaches at the National Sports Centre in Largs
. Jose Mourinho
and Andre Villas-Boas both obtained UEFA qualifications at Largs.
Fleeting is the father of Scottish women's international player Julie Fleeting
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer and manager.
Fleeting began his professional career with Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
, making only one appearance before joining Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
, where he stayed for six years. He went on to have play for Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
and Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
(where he was assistant manager to Willie McLean
Willie McLean (Scottish footballer)
Willie McLean is a Scottish former association footballer and manager. He managed two of the clubs he had played for, Queen of the South and Raith Rovers.-Brothers:...
), before joining Clyde again. He was appointed manager of Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
in the summer of 1988, before leaving the club and joining Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
as manager from 1989 to 1992.
Fleeting has since worked as the director of football development for the Scottish Football Association
Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association is the governing body of football in Scotland and has the ultimate responsibility for the control and development of football in Scotland. Members of the SFA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national associations as well as local associations...
, training coaches at the National Sports Centre in Largs
Largs
Largs is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" in Scottish Gaelic....
. Jose Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
and Andre Villas-Boas both obtained UEFA qualifications at Largs.
Fleeting is the father of Scottish women's international player Julie Fleeting
Julie Fleeting
Julie Fleeting MBE , whose married name is Julie Stewart, is a Scottish international footballer who currently plays as a striker for Arsenal Ladies in the FA WSL. She wears the number 10 shirt....
.