James Clabby Townsend (2 February 1945 – 19 October 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for St Johnstone, Middlesbrough, Heart of Midlothian, and Morton.[2][3] He made four appearances for the Scotland national team during a 1967 overseas tour that the Scottish Football Association decided in October 2021 to reclassify as full internationals.[4][5] In 1976, he played in the National Soccer League with London City and Toronto Italia.[6]

In 1977, he served as the head coach for Windsor Stars in the National Soccer League.[7] In early 1978, the Windsor Stars dismissed him from his post.[8]

Townsend died on 19 October 2020, at the age of 75.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Jim Townsend". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  2. ^ Jim Townsend at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  3. ^ "Jim Townsend". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  4. ^ "Former Scotland players to be recognised with international caps including Sir Alex Ferguson". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Jim Townsend". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  6. ^ Hall, Dave (21 April 1977). "Townsend: We'll have a good team". Windsor Star. p. 64.
  7. ^ Hall, Dave (6 June 1977). "Stars play up to name". Newspapers.com. The Windsor Star. p. 18. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  8. ^ Hall, Dave (20 February 1978). "Townsend: I was fired". Windsor Star. p. 34.
  9. ^ "James (Jim) Townsend". Greenock Telegraph. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.


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