James Golder (28 March 1955 – 12 March 2000) was an English professional association footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for Stockport County.[3]

Jimmy Golder
Personal information
Full name James Golder
Date of birth 28 March 1955[1]
Place of birth Manchester, England
Date of death 12 March 2000(2000-03-12) (aged 44)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Stockport County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Stockport County 1 (0)
Stalybridge Celtic
1977–1984 Hyde United 145 (44[2])
Witton Albion
1984–19?? Mossley
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Golder was an apprentice with Stockport County. He played just one league game for Stockport, away to Bury in April 1972, while still aged just under 17 years old.[4] On leaving Stockport, he played for Stalybridge Celtic, Hyde United and Witton Albion from where he joined Mossley in September 1984.[1][5] He played over 100 times for Mossley.[1] He was later assistant manager of Radcliffe Borough.[6]

Golder died at age 44. In August 2001 a benefit match was held at Woodley Sports including a combined Radcliffe Borough/Hyde United side.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Complete A-Z of players 1919–2010: Gabrielson to Gurney". Mossley A.F.C. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  2. ^ "Player Statistics: Jimmy Golder". hydefc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Stockport County: 1946/47 – 2008/09". Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  4. ^ "Sweet sixteen". Stockport County FC. 3 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  5. ^ "Mossley AFC in the Northern Premier League 1972–1995". Mossley AFC. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  6. ^ "Boro boys get a boost at Mossley". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 3 August 2001. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  7. ^ "Benefit Match". Hyde United FC. 30 July 2001. Retrieved 18 February 2010.