Jim Goodwin
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James "Jim" Goodwin is an Irish
footballer, currently playing for Scottish Premier League
side St. Mirren
.
career with Scottish club Celtic
where he made one appearance for the club before moving to Stockport County
in 2002. Goodwin made his debut for Stockport in there 1-1 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers
he made 33 appearances scoring 3 goals during his first season at the club.
His first game of the 2003-04 season came in their 1-0 loss away at Wycombe Wanderers
his first goal of the season came in Stockport's 2-2 draw at home to Notts County
in October 2003. Goodwin made 34 appearances scoring 4 goals throughout the 2003-04 season. Goodwin left Stockport in 2005 after making 103 appearances and scoring seven goals for Stockport between 2002 to 2005.
in 2005, were he made 84 appearances scoring 6 goals between 2005 and 2008. His debut and scored his first goal for the club in their 3–1 home defeat to Brentford
on the 26 November 2005. He was part of the Scunthorpe side that won League One in the 2006/07 season. Goodwin was released by Scunthorpe on 8 May 2008, along with two other players after Scunthorpe were relegated from the Championship after one season in the division. His last game being the victory at home against Cardiff City
, when he was substituted at half-time. was also named as scunthorpe player of the year 2007 and goal of the season 2007
. He along with five other players made his debut in the 1-1 draw against Stockport County
at the Galpharm Stadium
on 9 August 2008. On 28 December, he scored his first goal for Huddersfield when he scored to give Town the lead against ex-club Scunthorpe. Huddersfield won 2-0.
After missing the beginning of the 2009–10 season due to an knee operation, he made his first appearances of the season coming on as a 79th minute substitute in a 2-1 home win over Yeovil Town
on 29 August 2009. His first start came in the next match a Football League Trophy
first round tie at Rotherham United
on 1 September, which Town won 2-1. He made his first and only League start for Huddersfield in the 2009-10 season, in a 2-1 loss away at Walsall
. Goodwin made seven appearances for the Terriers during the 2009-10 season, before moving on loan to Oldham Athletic
until the end of the season. Goodwin was released from his contract on 31 August 2010.
the following day and stayed with the club until the end of the 2009–10 season making eight appearances.
on 6 September 2010.
after leaving Hamilton in January 2011. He made debut on 8 January, when he started against Peterhead
in a Scottish Cup
tie. After the departure of defender, John Potter
to Dunfermline Athletic, Goodwin was appointed captain of the club for the 2011-2012 season.
Goodwin netted his first goal for the club against St Johnstone to send St Mirren into the quarter-finals of the Scottish League Cup
, the Irishman rifled in an effort from 25 yards and the ball trickled into the corner of the net. Goodwin has quickly became a fan's favourite due to his tough tackling and leadership qualities. He tends to sit in front of the defence to allow the team to move forward.
at international level being capped at Under-16, Under 21, B level and at full international level. Goodwin was at the heart of the defence for the Republic of Ireland Under-16 along with fellow Waterford man John O'Shea
, as they won the 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
in Perth
, Scotland
.
Goodwin was captain of the Republic of Ireland U-21
before making the step up to full international level, earning one cap for Republic of Ireland national football team coming on as a substitute for Robbie Keane
in a match against Finland
in Helsinki
. Goodwin was also capped by Republic of Ireland B
in 2007.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer, currently playing for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
.
Early career
Born in Tramore, he began his professionalProfessional
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career with Scottish club Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
where he made one appearance for the club before moving to Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in 2002. Goodwin made his debut for Stockport in there 1-1 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
he made 33 appearances scoring 3 goals during his first season at the club.
His first game of the 2003-04 season came in their 1-0 loss away at Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
his first goal of the season came in Stockport's 2-2 draw at home to Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
in October 2003. Goodwin made 34 appearances scoring 4 goals throughout the 2003-04 season. Goodwin left Stockport in 2005 after making 103 appearances and scoring seven goals for Stockport between 2002 to 2005.
Scunthorpe United
Goodwin was signed by Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
in 2005, were he made 84 appearances scoring 6 goals between 2005 and 2008. His debut and scored his first goal for the club in their 3–1 home defeat to Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
on the 26 November 2005. He was part of the Scunthorpe side that won League One in the 2006/07 season. Goodwin was released by Scunthorpe on 8 May 2008, along with two other players after Scunthorpe were relegated from the Championship after one season in the division. His last game being the victory at home against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, when he was substituted at half-time. was also named as scunthorpe player of the year 2007 and goal of the season 2007
Huddersfield Town
On 5 June 2008, he signed a three-year deal at Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
. He along with five other players made his debut in the 1-1 draw against Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
at the Galpharm Stadium
Galpharm Stadium
The Galpharm Stadium, formerly the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, is a multi-use sports in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of Huddersfield Town and Super League side, Huddersfield Giants.-The Stadium:...
on 9 August 2008. On 28 December, he scored his first goal for Huddersfield when he scored to give Town the lead against ex-club Scunthorpe. Huddersfield won 2-0.
After missing the beginning of the 2009–10 season due to an knee operation, he made his first appearances of the season coming on as a 79th minute substitute in a 2-1 home win over Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
on 29 August 2009. His first start came in the next match a Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
first round tie at Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
on 1 September, which Town won 2-1. He made his first and only League start for Huddersfield in the 2009-10 season, in a 2-1 loss away at Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
. Goodwin made seven appearances for the Terriers during the 2009-10 season, before moving on loan to Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
until the end of the season. Goodwin was released from his contract on 31 August 2010.
Oldham Athletic loan
On 1 January 2010, he joined fellow League One side Oldham on an emergency month's loan. He made his debut in the 2-1 defeat by Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
the following day and stayed with the club until the end of the 2009–10 season making eight appearances.
Hamilton Academical
After leaving Huddersfield, he joined Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
on 6 September 2010.
St. Mirren
Goodwin signed for St. MirrenSt. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
after leaving Hamilton in January 2011. He made debut on 8 January, when he started against Peterhead
Peterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C. are a football club based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division, following promotion in the 2004–05 season.Their home ground is Balmoor in Peterhead, with a capacity of 4,000...
in a Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
tie. After the departure of defender, John Potter
John Potter
John Potter was Archbishop of Canterbury.-Life:He was the son of a linen-draper at Wakefield, Yorkshire. At the age of fourteen he entered University College, Oxford, and in 1693 he published notes on Plutarch's De audiendis poetis and Basil's Oratio ad juvenes...
to Dunfermline Athletic, Goodwin was appointed captain of the club for the 2011-2012 season.
Goodwin netted his first goal for the club against St Johnstone to send St Mirren into the quarter-finals of the Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
, the Irishman rifled in an effort from 25 yards and the ball trickled into the corner of the net. Goodwin has quickly became a fan's favourite due to his tough tackling and leadership qualities. He tends to sit in front of the defence to allow the team to move forward.
International career
Goodwin has represented the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
at international level being capped at Under-16, Under 21, B level and at full international level. Goodwin was at the heart of the defence for the Republic of Ireland Under-16 along with fellow Waterford man John O'Shea
John O'Shea
John O'Shea can refer to:*John O'Shea, Irish footballer with Sunderland*John O'Shea , New Zealand film director*John O'Shea *John O'Shea , Wales international rugby union footballer*John O'Shea...
, as they won the 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
1998 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship
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in Perth
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
, Scotland
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...
.
Goodwin was captain of the Republic of Ireland U-21
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
before making the step up to full international level, earning one cap for Republic of Ireland national football team coming on as a substitute for Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane
Robert David "Robbie" Keane is an Irish association football player who plays as a striker for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer and captains the Irish national football team....
in a match against Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
. Goodwin was also capped by Republic of Ireland B
Republic of Ireland B national football team
Republic of Ireland B is the reserve team of the Republic of Ireland national football team. There are no competitions for B teams. However since 1957 the Football Association of Ireland has arranged occasional friendlies.-Early B internationals:...
in 2007.
Republic of Ireland
- UEFA U-17 Championship: 1998