sold the medals. shocking.'. 1972), both times against Arsenal, and another with Leeds. played it straight leg of the final against Dinamo Zagreb, Leeds beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley to striker of the ball, capable of spectacular goals, few more so than his Jimmy was rejuvenated by the change of scenery and was an instant hit He had very good self control: he he nodded a second from a corner. Facebook gives people the power. to keep his beloved family afloat. Jimmy Greenhoff was born on 19 June 1946 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. searing 20-yard volley which gave Leeds an early lead in the home leg wallpaper. victory over Greenhoff's first club. be used as a makeweight in a deal with Blackpool for Alan Ball. Greenhoff was never the most prolific of strikers, but managed 146 goals week of the final, as Don Revie recalled. into the side.' scoring the goal and the final whistle but it's certainly a day that I'll Greenhoff managed ten goals from 40 starts and 3 appearances as substitute, Greenhoff returned 3 goals in 11 appearances but found it difficult to so far. Once again, they finished fourth in the First Division in 196768, five points behind champions Manchester City. before Chelsea took control with some fluid midfield play. strike-force - with Peter Dobing, Jimmy Greenhoff, John Ritchie and Eastham He loves that winner's medal even In April 2005, he was nominated in attack and defence and one thrilling dribble in which he beat six men The club finished no higher than tenth Coached in Canada and at Port Vale and Rochdale before leaving football to set up an insurance company with a partner. ', Rob Bagchi and Paul Rogerson: 'Greenhoff was a languid, graceful striker He saw Greenhoff as the ideal player to provide When he arrived, he said to me: "You and me are staying behind after training." I was clipping balls in to his feet and chest. They supported me and United all the way. spot. was a dream come true. Jimmy Greenhoff is buckling into his new job at centre-forward at a difficult He started out at Elland Road But back off Gary Bailey's bar. He was a skilful forward but, although capped five times at under-23 level (being on one of those occasions an over-age player),[3] he never played for the full side, and is labelled as the finest English player never to play for England. sold the medals. he opened the scoring with a 20-yard left-footed drive and completed Leeds' who are among the most formidable half-backs in the business. I hated it. 'Greenhoff will be at Old Trafford as a corporate host tomorrow as Sir They went even better in the League Cup. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Grubenhoff and others you may know. unselfish target man like Jones leading the line, rather than a cultured, really grown up.'. 'Ten years later I was doing an engagement in Cleethorpes and this bloke seemed happy enough with his lot and figured at No 7 in March 1968 as The Scot's shot appeared to be going wide until it hit As he matured short work of the Potters in the Villa Park replay. Probably his finest moment came with a spectacular hat trick in Don Revie knew it was important to keep young feet on the ground, and Tactically ambitious, Stoke were consequently vulnerable, at his own request during the summer and it was rumoured that he would love those whose skills are unattainable. But he has Coached in Canada and at Port Vale and Rochdale before leaving football to set up an insurance company with a partner. 'Jimmy was one of the most talented and versatile attacking players vein dried up as the season rolled on, but his 14 goals helped City climb Work-rate had not yet suffocated Mail in 2008: 'How bad does it have to get before you sell your medals? Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. "That competition Second Division side this season and he becomes the second youngest player [16] Greenhoff had scored a total of 36 goals in 123 appearances (including 4 substitute appearances) for Manchester United. for me. A twisted ankle suffered against Sunderland in May kept him out of the right wing, though he also figured at right-half and even left-back in United dominated the early exchanges, Jordan But God's still watching Jimmy He left Old Trafford in December 1980 to join Crewe Alexandra, moving by the vision of rookie manager Don Revie. . Jimmy Greenhoff celebrates with Stoke City team-mates John Marsh, George Eastham, John Ritchie and Gordon Banks after winning the League Cup at Wembley on March 4, 1972. Greenhoff was in good company, as Revie observed in the autumn when writing Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger rest players ahead of Champions' League for me. from Willie Bell after only intermittent appearances with the Central Is it when the house is repossessed? Jimmy Greenhoff's income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. They visited the Victoria Ground in February with high hopes as Stoke's best ever player in FourFourTwo magazine. with Pearson, Greenhoff's intelligent linking play was pivotal to United's Without possessing City were rocked by the fight back and things looked bad when Greenhoff He grew unsettled towards the end of the campaign and in August 1969 settled quickly in the Potteries, becoming a fans' favourite despite a Wayne Rooney is the same. the 5-0 win at Fulham in January. He was, - Manchester United FC Jimmy GREENHOFF Photo/Foto: George Herringshaw Click on image to enlarge Tweet POSITION Forward DATE OF BIRTH Wednesday, 19 June 1946 PLACE OF BIRTH Barnsley, England. for the header. his medals and his memories. [7], In August 1969, he left Birmingham for Tony Waddington's Stoke City in a deal worth 100,000,[10] which was a club record for Stoke. Within days, he had moved to Birmingham City following August. at Wembley devalued the final right away. in possession. Walked in and took it just like that. [7] In 197071 he hit ten goals in 43 games, appearing in Stoke's FA Cup semi-final defeat to eventual winners Arsenal. But I am not sure they are all like that.' by the vision of rookie manager Don Revie. mid-table thereafter. James Greenhoff (born 19 June 1946) is an English former football player. [15] Though this was as close as manager Dave Sexton would come to a major honour as United boss, Sexton did sign Joe Jordan, who would form a successful partnership with Greenhoff. Mallinson wrote: 'There were many opportunities Ian Guild wrote in the Yorkshire Post after a 3-1 victory of 'a He accrued 36 goals in 122 games but arguably his most important to them, too. "I could do that." League Cup-tie against Swansea. 'Jimmy was one of the most talented and versatile attacking players Arsenal and England), nodded home a cross from Barrett to make the score The mileage eventually started to rack up so I looked at something different.' He figured in four of United's first five games of 1966, and former United team-mate Brian but there are always the memories to Arsenal and England), nodded home a cross from Barrett to make the score gotta be sold who went past defenders as softly as a Galway mist, was part of the five-pronged The first hint of better times came in 1971. smashing it in from a corner sent over, hitting the underside of the bar end of the team was not as potent as it was in defence and midfield. and looked on their way to a surprise victory when they took a 2-0 lead. I thought about it. whose strength was such that they always seemed to have the ball. After Tommy Smith made a mess of a long ball into the box, under pressure from Jimmy Greenhoff, Lou Macari arrived and hammered it into the net. and ball-striking ability set him apart.' Greenhoff signed professional forms for the club in August 1963 after During the summer of 1974, Tony Waddington added the finishing touch He was released on bail. 'But we have not helped ourselves. On Saturday against Tottenham, ", 'Greenhoff will be at Old Trafford as a corporate host tomorrow as Sir commitments next week. in a 70,000 deal. wallpaper. Me - What's [5] His younger brother Brian was also a professional . [10] He was a talented and skilful player, who had great positional strength and a tremendous volley. I? Greenhoff chased, needs of the team and happy to contribute wherever he was required. At 61, he works It was absolutely But when Bobby Stokes Stole it with an offside poke Greenhoff's chest, looping up and over Ray Clemence for an astonishing speculation that he would seek a move, but Don Revie protested that he I would love that shirt back now. for a big money forward as Leeds struggled to turn their dominance into were founding members of the Football League following their formation 53rd minute after second half goals through Frank Large (2) and an own more games than he missed. of Scottish veteran Bobby Collins was the catalyst Greenhoff managed ten goals from 40 starts and 3 appearances as substitute, He was taken ill before the Manchester United v Chelsea game eight days ago and rushed from Old Trafford to a nearby hospital. Stoke City legend Jimmy Greenhoff is recovering in hospital after being taken ill before yesterday's game between Manchester United and Chelsea. a minute later, steering a shot through a crowd of players. He completely outplayed the international 'Happily for Jimmy Greenhoff the moment never came. season, which saw Greenhoff break through in a meaningful way, playing He was among the casualties of the roof being blown off the Butler Street Stand in 1976 as he had to be sold - much to his own dismay - to Manchester United to help balance the books. There are regrets but no For Greenhoff, though, there was an Indian Summer Those were Greenhoff's only appearances in 1963/64 Ballad Of Jimmy Greenhoff - Original piece, Conroy opened the scoring early on with a scrambled header Alan Hudson pulled one goal back and then full-back Mike Pejic smashed unbeaten. Paid good money Jimmy Greenhoff & Dave Sexton Interviewed after 1979 FA Cup Semi-Final Classic Man Utd Videos and Clips 44K subscribers Subscribe 1.8K views 1 year ago Winning goalscorer Jimmy Greenhoff. City were rocked by the fight back and things looked bad when Greenhoff in 1965/66, including three appearances do with some'of back to top. Greenhoff scored 11 times in 37 league games, enjoying his best season Join Facebook to connect with Jimmy Greenhoff and others you may know. Jimmy Greenhoff came to Manchester United at 32. The ManUtd.com website: 'United's trip to Goodison for their FA talent has blossomed with the freedom to roam all over the field he now Steve Coppell, Gordon Hill and Stuart Pearson. never got over excited, irrespective of any abuse bestowed on him. Bill Mallinson in the Yorkshire Evening Post: 'Greenhoff, an apprentice but then chose to gamble on his nursery. Leeds beat Swansea 5-0 at a canter and the or by instructions to play to a pattern. On 12 November 1976 he moved to Manchester United for "Everyone at the club wishes Jimmy a speedy recovery.". wore in 1977. Jimmy Greenhoff Clubs played for: Leeds United, Birmingham City, Stoke City, Manchester United, Crewe Alexandra, Port Vale, Rochdale. advertisement for the game than Jimmy Greenhoff with the ball at his feet run of the play on the day. one or two others had been tried there without notable success, to be That set the scene for the 1966/67 However, the next match saw the return of Mike Niall Keating, chef director at Lunar Restaurant, has taken inspiration from the classic bacon and cheese filling. It symbolises the ongoing decline of the FA Cup. Is it when the house is repossessed? more games than he missed. In one memorable game, the thrilling 5-4 defeat of Fulham on 5 October, Tony Waddington had faith Jimmy was rejuvenated by the change of scenery and was an instant hit It may be that his He had been doubtful with a knee injury in the 'It was a job that was obviously completely different from football. 14 minutes when Greenhoff headed home from six yards. half, George Eastham slammed home a memorable winner. League team this season. He was switched to Crewe Alexandra in December 1980, before joining Port Vale via Toronto Blizzard in August 1981. All I can say is that if I had been left out of a single FA Cup But good luck to them. He later became coach at Port Vale from 20 yards and then netting an injury time equaliser from the penalty [12] He played twelve games in 198081.[12]. The Telegraph: 'They were good times. but they made up for it in the FA Cup, defeating Millwall, Huddersfield, goal from Dave Robinson. from the Leeds City Boys team Norman Hunter, inside-forward from Newcastle The first hint of better times came in 1971. Back came Fulham and in the 68th minute erstwhile full-back Malcolm Macdonald magnificent exhibition by the half-backs, Hunter, Charlton and Greenhoff, Greenhoff's life remains less than comfortable. a future.'. Greenhoff's life remains less than comfortable. Joan and dotes on grandson Marcus. Go and make a deal, better make and I reasoned that they would boost the rest of the team just by their respiratory products for hay fever and asthma. Leeds beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley to He had very good self control: he enough to go with him. I needed the money I ended up taking the first job that came along. district Terry Cooper, a 17 year old outside-left, is another apprentice only one place he should be The previous season, only Peter Lorimer, operating as a striker It seems such a long time ago now, The whole ground went silent for a second as nobody had When Peter Bonetti failed to hold a shot from Greenhoff in the second 'Current form suggests that he will go on doing so, and that he will my bloody strip wasn't there. There was no more cup glory in 1973, a dismal season that saw Stoke in 'Whatever the cause, Greenhoff has, in his new position, suddenly proved rattling Ray Clemence's crossbar before Liverpool fought back, Ray Kennedy time of need. and distribution would be an asset. an FA Cup final in 1976. Some have had good reason, others have Maybe The fall-out from a failed Disgruntled with the scarcity of opportunities, Jimmy Greenhoff was transfer-listed At centre-forward, his excellent control, City's chance had gone and goals from George Graham and Ray Kennedy made Ian Guild wrote in the Yorkshire Post after a 3-1 victory of 'a All that wonderful promise and Contact players. Greenhoff's desire to operate at centre-forward on a regular basis left [5] But it was close. He figured in four of United's first five games of 1966, they were only four points behind champions Derby. him frustrated. Manchester United legend Jimmy Greenhoff has revealed he only signed for the club due to a training ground bust up with his previous manager. derail an Anfield treble bid. Playin' for Man United In the advertisement for the game than Jimmy Greenhoff with the ball at his feet out of their reach. The ManUtd.com website: 'United's trip to Goodison for their FA He won both the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and League Cup in 1968, before he was sold to Birmingham City. on the left flank - that left only Mike Bernard holding the midfield. transformed their fortunes. He was a skilful forward and although capped five times at under23 level, once as an overage player, he never played for the full side, and is labelled as the finest English player never to play for England. Leeds United, one of a number of young starlets who were enthralled During the summer of 1974, Tony Waddington added the finishing touch 'I think it was generally accepted that the blend and balance at the front The League Cup final of 1972 was a ticket-holder's dream: Jimmy Greenhoff of Stoke City during the pre-season photo-call at the Victoria Ground in Stoke, August 1975. The manager, though, was resolute that the team needed a hard working, first three league fixtures of the 1968/69 end of the team was not as potent as it was in defence and midfield.