Iain Jamieson

Iain Jamieson (14 October 1928 – 19 October 2012) was a Scottish footballer, manager and businessman.[2] Jamieson briefly played for Aberdeen, then signed for Coventry City after completing a spell of National Service.[3] He made over 180 appearances in 10 years playing for Coventry.[3] He became player/manager of Rugby Town after leaving Coventry.[3]

Iain Jamieson
Personal information
Full name John Wallace Jamieson[1]
Date of birth (1928-10-14)14 October 1928
Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland
Date of death 19 October 2012(2012-10-19) (aged 84)
Place of death Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Playing position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Jamestown Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1948 Aberdeen 1 (0)
1948–1958 Coventry City 181 (6)
Rugby Town
Total 182 (6)
Teams managed
Rugby Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Towards the end of his playing career, Jamieson became a sales manager with the textiles company Courtaulds.[3] He later progressed to a managing director position in the company's nylon division.[3] Jamieson joined the Coventry City board of directors, working with Joe Mercer and Jimmy Hill, in 1973.[3] After Hill left the club in 1983, Jamieson was appointed chairman.[3] Jamieson himself left the board in 1984 and retired from business in 1989.[3] He died in October 2012, aged 84.[3]

References
  1. "Iain Jamieson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  2. Iain Jamieson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  3. "Iain Jamieson". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
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