Jim Moffat
Encyclopedia
James "Jim" Moffat is a Scottish
former footballer and manager
, currently without a club after being released by Montrose
.
He played as a goalkeeper
for several Scottish
lower league clubs. After retiring from playing in 2001, Moffat was appointed as the assistant manager at Stirling Albion
.
He then became the manager
of East Fife
in 2002. He achieved promotion from the Third Division
in 2003, but the club were relegated in the following season. He was sacked in 2006 after a run of defeats.
He was appointed manager of Forfar
in March 2007, but was sacked in April 2008 with the side just one point above last place in the Third Division.
Jim Moffat was appointed as Steven Tweed's assistant joining the club in June 2009 from Tayport Juniors where he held a similar position. http://www.montrosereview.co.uk/football/Montrose-playing-squad.5530275.jpg
On 3 June 2010, Montrose boss Steven Tweed has decided to part company with his assistant, the former East Fife and Forfar manager Jim Moffat. The duo teamed up at Links Park twelve months ago as Tweed looked to have an old head on board as he started his first full season as a player/manager.
http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news.cfm?curpageid=944&newsid=3442
at Bell Baxter High School
in Cupar
, Fife
.
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...
former footballer and manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
, currently without a club after being released by Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
.
He played as a goalkeeper
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...
for several Scottish
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...
lower league clubs. After retiring from playing in 2001, Moffat was appointed as the assistant manager at 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...
.
He then became the manager
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of East Fife
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
in 2002. He achieved promotion from the Third Division
Scottish Football League Third Division
The Scottish Football League Third Division is the lowest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth overall in the Scottish football league system....
in 2003, but the club were relegated in the following season. He was sacked in 2006 after a run of defeats.
He was appointed manager of Forfar
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
in March 2007, but was sacked in April 2008 with the side just one point above last place in the Third Division.
Jim Moffat was appointed as Steven Tweed's assistant joining the club in June 2009 from Tayport Juniors where he held a similar position. http://www.montrosereview.co.uk/football/Montrose-playing-squad.5530275.jpg
On 3 June 2010, Montrose boss Steven Tweed has decided to part company with his assistant, the former East Fife and Forfar manager Jim Moffat. The duo teamed up at Links Park twelve months ago as Tweed looked to have an old head on board as he started his first full season as a player/manager.
http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news.cfm?curpageid=944&newsid=3442
Personal life
Moffat is a principal teacher of physical educationPhysical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
at Bell Baxter High School
Bell Baxter High School
Bell Baxter High School is a non-denominational comprehensive state school for 11-18 year olds in Cupar, Fife, Scotland.-School history:Bell Baxter High School was descended from the Cupar Grammar School and was founded in 1889 when the Madras Academy combined with the Sir David Baxter's Institute...
in Cupar
Cupar
Cupar is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland. The town is situated between Dundee and the New Town of Glenrothes.According to a recent population estimate , Cupar had a population around 8,980 making the town the ninth largest settlement in Fife.-History:The town is believed to have...
, Fife
Fife
Fife is a council area and former county of Scotland. It is situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland boundaries to Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire...
.