Jimmy White (Irish footballer)
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Jimmy White was an Irish
soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.
and spent most of his career with Bohemians
whom he joined in 1923. Jimmy made his way up from Bohs "C" team to make his debut in August 1926 against Fordsons
. True to form, it was a scoring debut as he netted in a 2-1 win for Bohs.
He was part of the All-Conquering Bohemian team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland
, FAI Cup
, League of Ireland Shield
and Leinster Senior Cup
. He scored 11 goals in 15 league games that season and a total of 24 strikes in 29 appearances in all competitions.. Jimmy also scored in that season's FAI Cup
Final on St. Patrick's Day as Bohs beat Drumcondra 2-1 at Dalymount Park
. In 1931/32 season, White was given the honour of club captain.
Jimmy scored 69 goals in 157 competitive appearances for Bohs and is currently fifth on their all-time FAI Cup
goalscoring list with 13 goals in that competition. After he retired from football, he stayed involved with Bohs and served on their Management Committee from 1945-48, 1949-60, 1961-64 and had a spell as Assistant Honorary Treasurer from 1964-69.
and scored twice in their win against Belgium in February 1928. This side also included Bohemian colleague Harry Cannon
, Jack McCarthy
and Jeremiah Robinson
.
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,...
soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.
Bohemians
White was a number 9 during this era in the League of IrelandLeague of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
and spent most of his career with Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
whom he joined in 1923. Jimmy made his way up from Bohs "C" team to make his debut in August 1926 against Fordsons
Fordsons F.C.
Fordsons Football Club is a former Irish football club based in Cork. They played in the League of Ireland between 1924 and 1930. The club was originally the factory team of the Ford Motor Company, a major employer in the city at that time and was named after the Fordson tractor, resulting in the...
. True to form, it was a scoring debut as he netted in a 2-1 win for Bohs.
He was part of the All-Conquering Bohemian team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
, FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
, League of Ireland Shield
League of Ireland Shield
The League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972...
and Leinster Senior Cup
Leinster Senior Cup (football)
The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organised by the Leinster Football Association. It contested by the top League of Ireland sides based in the province in Leinster along with four Leinster Senior League sides and the two Leinster Junior Cup finalists. The Cup was...
. He scored 11 goals in 15 league games that season and a total of 24 strikes in 29 appearances in all competitions.. Jimmy also scored in that season's FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
Final on St. Patrick's Day as Bohs beat Drumcondra 2-1 at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
. In 1931/32 season, White was given the honour of club captain.
Jimmy scored 69 goals in 157 competitive appearances for Bohs and is currently fifth on their all-time FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
goalscoring list with 13 goals in that competition. After he retired from football, he stayed involved with Bohs and served on their Management Committee from 1945-48, 1949-60, 1961-64 and had a spell as Assistant Honorary Treasurer from 1964-69.
International
He won full international caps for 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....
and scored twice in their win against Belgium in February 1928. This side also included Bohemian colleague Harry Cannon
Harry Cannon
Harry Cannon was an Irish football player during the 1920s and 1930s.-Bohemians:Cannon was a goalkeeper during this era in the League of Ireland and spent most of his career with Bohemians. He captained the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League...
, Jack McCarthy
Jack McCarthy (footballer)
Jack McCarthy was a former Irish footballer who played for Bohemians in the League of Ireland during the 1920s and 1930s. As an international McCarthy also represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI...
and Jeremiah Robinson
Jeremiah Robinson
Jeremiah Robinson was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s. He was also known as "Sam".Robinson was a tough defender during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI...
.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
- Bohemians - 1927/28, 1929/30
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
- Bohemians - 1928
- League of Ireland ShieldLeague of Ireland ShieldThe League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972...
- Bohemians - 1928, 1929