Jimmy Redfern (born 1 August 1952) is an English retired professional football midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jimmy Redfern | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkby, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1973 | Bolton Wanderers | 24 | (2) |
| 1973–1977 | Chester | 106 | (15) |
| 1977 | Washington Diplomats | 21 | (4) |
| 1977–1978 | Dundalk | ? | (6) |
| 1978 | Tulsa Roughnecks | 29 | (8) |
| 1979 | Philadelphia Fury | 15 | (1) |
| Total | 195 | (36) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In May 1977, Redfern moved to the Washington Diplomats of the North American Soccer League at the completion of the 1976–1977 English season.[1]
In October 1977 he signed for Dundalk[2] and scored on his debut.[3]
Although he stayed at Oriel Park until March in January 1978, the Dips sold Redfern's contract to the Tulsa Roughnecks.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Diplomats Sparked By English" The Washington Post Saturday, 21 May 1977
- ^ The Irish Times. Dublin. 22 October 1977. ISSN 0791-5144 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1977/1022/Pg003.html#Ar00302.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ The Irish Times. Dublin. 24 October 1977. ISSN 0791-5144 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1977/1024/Pg004.html#Ar00402.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Dips Buy Dillon And Sell Redfern" The Washington Post Saturday, 21 January 1978