Jim Goodchild
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Andrew James Goodchild was an English football goalkeeper
who played for Manchester City
and was their goalkeeper in the 1926 FA Cup Final
.
, he signed for Southampton
in September 1909 after two trial matches. At the Dell he was understudy to first choice 'keeper Tom Burrows
. He made his first team debut in the final match of the 1909-10 season at home to Reading
. In the following season Burrows lost his place to Arthur Brown who had returned to the "Saints" after three years with Portsmouth
and Goodchild dropped down to third choice goalkeeper. He made only four appearances in the 1910-11 season and was released at the end of the season as "surplus to requirements"
He then obtained employment in Southampton Docks before Manchester City were alerted to his availability by Jimmy Yates
, who was now Southampton's scout. Goodchild became a regular in City's first team over the next sixteen years appearing over 200 times between 1911 and 1927, including appearing on the losing side in the 1926 FA Cup Final
against Bolton Wanderers
. He also made over 100 appearances in War League matches during World War I
; his total appearances for City in all first team matches was 347.
In August 1927 he returned to Southampton and became the licensee of the Royal Albert Hotel, turning out for two seasons on a part-time basis for Guildford City
. He move to Eastleigh
in 1941 to run the Cricketers Arms where he remained until his death in October 1950, aged 58.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who played for Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
and was their goalkeeper in the 1926 FA Cup Final
1926 FA Cup Final
The 1926 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City on 24 April 1926 at Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the 55th final, and the fourth at Wembley.Each...
.
Playing career
Born in SouthamptonSouthampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...
, he signed for Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in September 1909 after two trial matches. At the Dell he was understudy to first choice 'keeper Tom Burrows
Tom Burrows (footballer)
Thomas Burrows was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Southampton and Merthyr Town in the years prior to World War I.-Football career:...
. He made his first team debut in the final match of the 1909-10 season at home to Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
. In the following season Burrows lost his place to Arthur Brown who had returned to the "Saints" after three years with Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
and Goodchild dropped down to third choice goalkeeper. He made only four appearances in the 1910-11 season and was released at the end of the season as "surplus to requirements"
He then obtained employment in Southampton Docks before Manchester City were alerted to his availability by Jimmy Yates
Jimmy Yates
Jimmy Yates was an English professional footballer who played as a right winger in the 1900 FA Cup Final for Southampton.-Playing career:...
, who was now Southampton's scout. Goodchild became a regular in City's first team over the next sixteen years appearing over 200 times between 1911 and 1927, including appearing on the losing side in the 1926 FA Cup Final
1926 FA Cup Final
The 1926 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City on 24 April 1926 at Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the 55th final, and the fourth at Wembley.Each...
against Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
. He also made over 100 appearances in War League matches during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
; his total appearances for City in all first team matches was 347.
In August 1927 he returned to Southampton and became the licensee of the Royal Albert Hotel, turning out for two seasons on a part-time basis for Guildford City
Guildford City F.C.
Guildford City Football Club is a football club based in Guildford, Surrey, England. The club was originally established in 1921, folded in 1974 and were reformed in 1996...
. He move to Eastleigh
Eastleigh
Eastleigh is a railway town in Hampshire, England, and the main town in the Eastleigh borough which is part of Southampton Urban Area. The town lies between Southampton and Winchester, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation...
in 1941 to run the Cricketers Arms where he remained until his death in October 1950, aged 58.
Honours
Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
finalist: 19261926 FA Cup FinalThe 1926 FA Cup Final was a football match between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City on 24 April 1926 at Wembley Stadium in London. The showpiece match of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup , it was the 55th final, and the fourth at Wembley.Each...