Seems to me James ( Jimmy ) Love was the first professional footballer, Wonderful history (and job reporting it). Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. [45][48], Manager Bill Nicholson and his assistant Eddie Baily then began a period of transition at White Hart Lane Danny Blanchflower aged 38 retired in 1964 and John White was killed by a lightning strike. Growing up watching him play we didn't have the amount of games on television that we now do but I managed to see him play a few times. But on the field of play people will remember him most. Jimmy was a wonderful, wonderful footballer, the best goalscorer to ever play, he said. Federation of Uganda Football Associations president, Moses Magogo has come 2. Its sad he died so young.. but now the world would know more about this fascinating young man- Jimmy Love. August 2013 July 2014 August 2018 To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ( Bluebell ) Jason Tindall (right) with his new signing Jack Wilshere. January 2013 Jason Tindall with son Levi and his dad Jimmy in their Senrab 60th anniversary training shirts. [30] Due to his low morale, Greaves was transfer-listed and Brazilian attacker Dino Sani was signed as his replacement. The main thing at Senrab was that we encouraged them to play and enjoy it. [67], In January 1971, with Bobby Moore, Brian Dear and Clyde Best, Greaves was involved in late-night drinking, against the wishes of manager Ron Greenwood, before a FA Cup tie away to Blackpool. [35] He played his first game in a Spurs shirt for the reserve team on 9 December 1961, and scored twice in a 41 win over Plymouth Argyle Reserves at Home Park. I thoroughly enjoyed The English Game and even though there were liberties taken with the true story, it was a great watch. Hes a very, very good player. Jimmy epitomises what Spurs is: "To dare is to do". [41], Greaves scored twice in the 1962 FA Charity Shield, as Spurs secured the trophy with a 51 win over Ipswich at Portman Road. A giant of the sport., Jimmy Greaves was a genius, the purest finisher England has produced, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Jimmy Greaves: one of England's greatest ever forwards video obituary. ", Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted:external-link "Sad to hear the news about Jimmy Greaves. "A member of Englands World Cup winning squad in 1966, he won a total of 57 caps and scored 44 goals for the Three Lions between his debut in 1959 and his final appearance in 1967. Greaves' 41 goals in 1960-61 remains a record in a season for Chelsea, and he also holds the Spurs record with 37 in 1962-63. He originally missed out on a 1966 World Cup winners medal because he was injured during the group stage. Hes as good as any of the kids Ive seen come through and make a living in the game. Manchester United great David Beckham paid tribute to fellow legend Jimmy Greaves. [68] On arriving in Blackpool, Greaves and his teammates had been informed by members of the press that the game, the following day, was unlikely to go ahead due to a frozen pitch and the likelihood of frost that night. [105] In total he scored 44 goals in 57 appearances for England. The FA paid tribute to Jimmy Greaves' long list of accomplishments. A truly magnificent footballer who was at home both in the box and on the box. Jimmy has been on mute but he has been beaming while listening to us. [31] Both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea made 96,500 bids, which were both accepted. [117] From there he worked on World of Sport and On the Ball, where he struck up a partnership with Ian St John. Greetings from Turkey. [89] He is currently in fifth place on the all-time list of England goalscorers, behind Wayne Rooney, Charlton, Harry Kane and Gary Lineker. "Jimmy certainly deserves inclusion in any list of England's best players, given his status as one of our greatest goalscorers and his part in our 1966 World Cup success.". I am sure it will be appreciated by many footballs fans. A Tottenham statement read: "We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen. Loved it, loved it all, TV series and online research. [53] The 196768 season was a disappointing one for Spurs following their 33 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 1967 FA Charity Shield. December 2017 He was the best Ive ever seen., The England captain and current Spurs centre forward, Harry Kane, highlighted Greavess place in footballs pantheon, describing him as a true legend. Quite possibly the greatest striker this country has ever produced. Terribly sad news, tweeted the BBC Match of the Day host. [36] He scored a hat-trick on his first team debut, including a flying scissor kick, in a 52 win over Blackpool at White Hart Lane. Excellent effort. They also exited the FA Cup by losing 21 at home to Fourth Division side Crewe Alexandra. May 2015 James Love (17 March 1858 - 27 September 1882) was a Scottish footballer who is acknowledged as one of the first professional football players in England, having played for Darwen in the late 1870s. 342 Saturday, 8th October 1960", "Match No. England won the World Cup, but Greaves was not given his medal until a change of FIFA rules in 2009. January 2022 'You never give up': three generations of footballing Tindalls, y dad was never one to scream and shout at me, says. I wanted them to play with a smile so I told every Senrab coach to talk to the parents. Joe Burrow not only grew up a Nebraska football fan, he was a part of a Huskers legacy. Jimmy Clausen had been one of Notre Dame football's most flamboyant recruits in recent memory. October 2021 Id been living in it but I hadnt been aware of it.. [88], Greaves won his first England cap on 17 May 1959 against Peru at the Estadio Nacional, scoring England's only goal in a 41 defeat. "Jimmy passed away at home in the early hours of this morning, aged 81. Greaves would prove a key component of Alf Ramseys 1966 World Cup plans and featured in his countrys first three games at the tournament before succumbing to injury. March 2015 In hindsight Greaves felt that Clough might have helped him revive his career, as he had done for Greaves's former Tottenham teammate Dave Mackay. In England's 1962 World Cup clash with Brazil, Greavsie managed to woo and stray dog that had run onto the pitch. Jimmy Greaves wasn't just a great goalscorer, he also had a way with animals. September 2015 Jason Tindall and Eddie Howe (right) celebrate Bournemouths victory over Aston Villa in February 2020. Perhaps the author of this article could start one with the information they have laid out here. Terrific guy with an absolutely brilliant sense of humour, the best. [7][8] He is also a member of the English Football Hall of Fame. July 2018 Although Greaves was called up for UEFA Euro 1968, he remained an unused substitute throughout the tournament, as the team finished in third place. I just worry about one thing I hope he wants it as much as his dad wanted it.. [14][34] He joined Spurs just after they became the first club in England to complete the First Division and FA Cup double during the 20th century. If you do that, we dont want you here. ummoned to the Sheriff Court to face bankruptcy procedures. "My thoughts are with them and I know the entire game will mourn his passing.". As reluctant as he is to claim credit for the revolution he helped start 60 years ago, as east London established itself as a hotbed for gifted footballers, there is a sparkle about Jimmy as he remembers setting up Senrab. Goals: 266. I too support the idea of having a Wikipedia page for Jimmy Love, you should totally do it! After a brief spell as manager of Weymouth, Tindall became Eddie Howes assistant at Bournemouth in 2008. I woke up one morning and realised it was a different world. Fortunately weve got a big enough garden for him to go out and play football. Great job! I was drunk from 1972 to 1977. I prefer the true story, warts and all. December 2022 [25], Greaves was signed by Italian Serie A club AC Milan in June 1961 for an 80,000 fee, and was given a three-year contract on 140 a week with a 15,000 signing bonus. Thanks for this! [128], They had five children; Jimmy Jr (who died before his first birthday in 1960), Lynn (born 1959), Mitzi (born 1962), Danny (born 1963) (who was a professional footballer with Southend United), and Andrew (born 1965). February 2014 Legend.Jimmy Greaves, 1940-2021pic.twitter.com/yPXXgOPtbQ. May 2018 March 2019 Fantastic report. Meanwhile the former Tottenham and Argentina midfielder Ossie Ardiles offered a more personal salute. Former England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81. [9] He was scouted playing football while a schoolboy by Chelsea's Jimmy Thompson, and in 1955 was signed on as an apprentice to become one of "Drake's Ducklings" (named after manager Ted Drake in response to Manchester United's "Busby Babes"). ", Former England defender and Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt told BBC Radio 5 Live: "People talk about legends sometimes very loosely. The boys said: Can we keep together and play Sunday football? Thats how Senrab started. 'He was never the special one for me' - on why Mourinho shouldn't have let him go. Humble. ", We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Greaves at the age of 81. Sign up to The Recap, our weekly email of editors picks. I was only 15. December 2015 [123], He released his autobiography, Greavsie, in 2003. #FootballChants #JimmySeville #AmericansReactOriginal Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm62RmV3p_wFor all of your Maryland apparel needs, use promo cod. [135][136] He was discharged from hospital a month later, his health having "improved considerably" said his friend and agent, Terry Baker. The World Cup squad players and the families of manager Sir Alf Ramsey and other backroom staff were finally presented with medals in 2009. "My prayers and thoughts with his family and friends". From what Ive seen of his age group across the country, when they play teams like Arsenal and the so-called best kids, hes got the talent. He's not just a rich guy that bought a team. [139][140], Greaves died at his home in Little Baddow on 19 September 2021, aged 81. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. November 2015 [37] He went on to feature against Benfica in the semi-finals of the European Cup; in the first leg at the Estdio da Luz he had a goal disallowed for offside, and another disallowed in the return fixture also for offside. [13][14] He was an instant success, as the News Chronicle reported that he "showed the ball control, confidence and positional strength of a seasoned campaigner" and compared his debut to the instant impact the young Duncan Edwards had as a teenager. Saludos desde Buenos Aires. The Match of the Day host also paid tribute to the man behind the footballer by describing the striker as "charismatic, knowledgeable, witty and warm" person. [83] Playing from midfield in 197778, Greaves netted 25 goals (13 in the Southern League) and was their player of the season. But there is more than pride in Jimmys voice when he talks about Levi: I know hes my grandson, but I say it as I see it. December 2019 He also scored two hat-tricks in the FA Cup against Torquay United and Ipswich Town to take his total tally to 35 goals in 45 appearances. In 2003, he told the Guardian: I lost the 1970s completely. You never give up.. Is Levi aware of all the great work his grandad did at Senrab and West Ham? August 2017 But then he fell ill with enteric fever and, sadly, died aged just 24 in the military hospital in Ismailia. Regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time and one of England's best ever players,[4][5][6] he is England's fifth-highest international goalscorer with 44 goals, which includes an English record of six hat-tricks, and is Tottenham Hotspur's joint-highest all-time top goalscorer with 268 goals. Since the demise of the legendary crane, different football stakeholders have continued to pay tribute to the fallen hero. [21], In the 196061 season, Greaves scored hat-tricks against Wolves, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City; he scored four goals against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest; and hit five goals in a 71 win over West Bromwich Albion. Jimmy is a retired grandfather and he and his wife moved from east London to be close to Jasons family in Bournemouth. [18] Chelsea remained inconsistent and finished in 14th place. I do not understand why Netflix did not decide to stick closer to reality. Jimmy was admired by all who love football, regardless of club allegiances.. Almost exactly 48 years earlier he had played his last game for England. Thank you for your article. The main thing was to take a team thats been used to losing [last season], and doesnt want to be in the Championship, and get everybody fighting for the same cause. Indeed although Greaves was finally presented with a World Cup winners medal in 2009 after sustained campaigning by football fans, he sold it for 44,000 five years later and struggled to fund the medical care he required in recent years. June 2018 I didn't straighten myself out. August 2021 Having played just over a season at West Ham, Greaves played for various non-league sides before hanging up his boots in 1980. It felt like the time to take the opportunity especially as there was no guarantee of whether we [he and Howe] would be back in management in six months., Bournemouth were top of the Championship last month but have slipped to sixth. His nine goals in cup competitions, including a hat-trick against Exeter City, left him with an overall goal tally of 36 in 52 games. I had a real thirst to learn more about the main characters. In the spring of 1883, a package arrived at the Love family home in Glasgow, addressed to Mr James Love. [100], At the World Cup he played all three group games against Uruguay, Mexico and France, however, in the win against France, midfielder Joseph Bonnel raked his studs down Greaves's shin, causing a wound that required 14 stitches and left a permanent scar. July 2013 I think that happens to a lot of kids now and it harms their development. [141][142] As his death date coincided with the Premier League fixture between Tottenham and Chelsea, the two main clubs he played for in his career, a minute of applause was held to honour his memory. Terry said: Were called Senrab. February 2015 A great tribute to such important person. But we both have got our opinion which we voice. "Football will not see his like again," Spurs said. A charismatic, knowledgeable, witty and warm man. The World Cup squad players and the families of manager Sir Alf Ramsey and other backroom staff were, Our coverage of your Premier League club is bigger and better than ever before - here's. The late Ray Wilkins, Butch Wilkins, was a Senrab player and he played in the same team as Ray Lewington who is now the assistant manager of Crystal Palace. He moved to West Ham United in a player-exchange in March 1970 and retired the following year. [32] After he left, the club went on to win the league title in 196162. November 2018 Tottenham said Greaves possessed "immaculate ball control, great balance and such composure in front of goal that he rarely spurned an opportunity". After finishing 'The English Game' I spent this weekend looking for and learning about the true facts. Operating in an era when defenders were permitted to kick lumps out of forwards, his game married incision and guile with considerable courage. [disputed discuss] Greaves is the highest goalscorer in the history of English top-flight football with 357 goals. [33], After protracted negotiations, Bill Nicholson signed Greaves for Tottenham Hotspur in December 1961 for 99,999 the unusual fee was intended to relieve Greaves of the pressure of being the first 100,000 player in British football. [124], Greaves was of Irish descent through his grandparents. [23] His last game was the final game of the 196061 season on 29 April; he was made captain for the day and scored his 13th hat-trick for Chelsea, scoring all four goals in a 43 win against Nottingham Forest. That was when things were a bit better but then the lockdown started again.. Thank you for doing this research on Jimmy Love and sharing it with us! The entire Tottenham Hotspur Stadium paid tribute to the late Jimmy Greaves ahead of Spurs' Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. Gareth Southgate led the tributes to Jimmy Greaves on Sunday following the death at the age of 81 of the man widely regarded as being English footballs finest marksmen. My dad was a referee and linesman in UK then Canada until just before his death in 1999. August 2016 [90] He scored consecutive hat-tricks on 8 October 1960 and 19 October, in victories at Northern Ireland and Luxembourg. I had left school and worked down the meat market and a guy called Johnny Newport ran a Boys Brigade down in Essex. In assessing his partnership with Howe, the 43-year-old Tindall explains that: Im only two weeks older than Eddie. Sometimes I have to get Levi off his game console but most of the time he does that himself. The Football Association were among the many to pay tribute to the late Jimmy Greaves following the news of his death aged 81. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom "Sad to hear the news about Jimmy Greaves. But we managed to make the players hungry and motivated to get there., Bournemouth spent the next five seasons in the Premier League and the biggest lesson was how difficult it is. [89] At the time, he was England's all-time top goalscorer but was succeeded the following year by Bobby Charlton. He studied at Louisville High School, Southwestern in Memphis (now Rhodes College), Belhaven College, and Columbia Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. August 2014 [70] His final game came on 1 May 1971 in a 10 home defeat to Huddersfield Town. Born in East Ham on 20 February, 1940, Jimmy was a goalscoring phenomenon from his early days. September 2022 He said: "There have been some great players but forwards are judged on goals, and there's nobody who could touch him. Team spirit, our sense of togetherness and the hunger of the players. Strike partner Bobby Smith left the club in the summer, though Greaves felt the partnership he went on to form with new signing Alan Gilzean was even more effective. [20] Despite his goalscoring exploits, the club could manage only an 18th-place finish, three places and three points above the relegation zone. December 2021 February 2018 [119] From October 1985 to April 1992 he and St. John presented a popular Saturday lunchtime football programme called Saint and Greavsie. January 2020 He scored four goals again on 29 June 1966, in a 61 friendly win over Norway, bringing his tally to 43 goals and in doing so ensured himself a starting place in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Greaves is survived by his wife Irene, four children and 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. July 2012 [71], Greaves's final season in the First Division took his goalscoring tally to a record 357 goals in the First Division. [86], Greaves made his debut for the England under-23 team in a 62 win over Bulgaria at Stamford Bridge on 25 September 1957; he scored two goals,[2] and missed out on a hat-trick after failing to convert a penalty. June 2017 Joe was a one-off. [113][114], Greaves became a columnist at The Sun newspaper in 1979. Born in Scotland myself, my family moved to Wales then I moved to Haslingden Lancashire on my own due to work. Sixty years have just passed since Jimmy, now 75, formed Senrab FC in the East End of London. Former England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81. [54] Greaves had a poor season by his own standards, though with 29 goals in 48 appearances he was still the club's top scorer. He said: "Jimmy Greaves was someone who was admired by all who love football, regardless of club allegiances. Though he did not score in the final itself, a 21 victory, with six goals in eight games Greaves was the competition's leading scorer. June 2022 Well done. I am enjoying The English Game on Netflix. [72], After leaving West Ham, Greaves put on weight and did not attend a match as either a player or a spectator for two years. Tottenham legends Ossie Ardiles, Gary Mabbutt, Ledley King, Paul Allen, Martin Chivers, Micky Hazard, Glenn Hoddle, Steve Perryman and Graham Roberts were pitchside before Spurs' Premier League clash with Chelsea to pay tribute to the late Jimmy Greaves. They were former teammates who became, for the next 12 years, a successful managerial duo with their long tenure at Bournemouth broken only by an 18-month spell at Burnley in 2011-12. I knew nothing of these people and yet I feel now I want to know more. Earlier, he claimed 132 goals in 169 matches for Chelsea after kicking off his career in 1957. Like many others, I too just finished binging the Netflix show and went online to know more because my curiousity was aroused. "The former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United striker was one of the most successful players of his generation and his passing at the age of 81 was announced today. After watching the Netflix series I was hungry for more! Thank you for your article. Greaves was born in Manor Park and raised in Hainault, Essex. Gascoigne talked about the IRA death threats when he was playing for Rangers and getting his best mate Jimmy "Five Bellies" Gardner or his "ex-mate", as he introduced him, rather sadly to. Jason Tindall made 199 appearances for Bournemouth and took over as the clubs manager last summer. He later became a coach at Reading and then manager of Bradford City . [120] He went on to work as a team captain on Sporting Triangles, opposite Andy Gray and Emlyn Hughes. Playing career [ edit] The owner of a collection of winners medals that Liverpool's current generation of players can only dream of, and quite possibly the best footballer never to have won an England cap. October 2018 Jim Valvano, once nicknamed "Mr. Defense," scored 1,122 points in his college basketball career at Rutgers University. He registered 44 in 57 appearances for England, including six hat-tricks, and became Tottenhams all time top scorer with 266 in 379 games. One of the truly great goal-scorers, he tweeted. June 2020 June 2015 [131] He had a number of different business interests, including a travel agency. A truly magnificent footballer who was at home both in the box and on the box. January 2018 [87] Greaves holds the record for most hat-tricks for England six in all. The great thing about these programs on Netflix is that they are so engaging that you want to look up the real people from the stories. He was fit in time for the final but was forced to watch his replacement, Geoff Hurst, score a hat-trick against West Germany in an era before substitutes were permitted. Greaves began his professional career at Chelsea in 1957, and played in the following year's FA Youth Cup final. He finished his Spurs career with 268 goals in 381 appearances in total,[59] a joint-club record, including 15 hat-tricks, another club record. [102] Only the 11 players on the pitch at the end of the 42 win over West Germany received medals. Outside his family, his death was barely noticed. Greaves began his career with Chelsea before spells at AC Milan, Spurs and West Ham. Towards the end of his career with West Ham Greaves began to drink more and more alcohol, often going straight from training in Chadwell Heath to a pub in Romford, where he would remain until closing time. Often in television, you see the bad of a person. September 2017 Whilst with Spurs he won the FA Cup in 196162 and 196667, the Charity Shield in 1962 and 1967, and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 196263; he never won a league title but did help Spurs to a second-place finish in 196263. But all my resilience comes from my family and background. "I was privileged to be able to meet Jimmy's family last year at Tottenham Hotspur as the club marked his 80th birthday. They describe him as from Govan (Partick was in Govan parish), 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a dark complexion, brown eyes and brown hair, giving his trade as a painter. Doctors said he would never walk again. The former England international also registered 44 goals in just 57 caps for his national team. He was a great personality, a wonderful footballer and a man with huge charisma and fun and he will be much missed.". There is always a hard balance to find as a parent, he says, because you want to give them some of the nice things you didnt have as a kid. In making it to the Premier League we achieved something we had never thought possible. [12], Aged 17, Greaves scored on his First Division debut on 24 August 1957 against Tottenham Hotspur in a 11 draw at White Hart Lane. James Dunn (23 October 1922 - 7 February 2005) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right full back for Leeds United, Darlington and Scarborough. Senrab have produced more elite-level footballers and coaches than any other grassroots club in the country with their list of former players including Ray Wilkins, Alan Curbishley, Ray Lewington, John Terry, Sol Campbell, Ledley King, Lee Bowyer, Ugo Ehiogu, Bobby Zamora and Jermain Defoe. Great piece, well presented & enjoyable to read. [131] By the end of his playing career this company had an annual turnover of over 1 million. June 2012 Greaves scored 13 goals in 12 England under-23 internationals and scored 44 goals in 57 full England internationals between 1959 and 1967. Beckham shared the following story on his Instagram: News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [97] The following year, on 3 October, he scored another hat-trick against the same team[98] making him England's all-time top goalscorer with 35 goals. During a match against Sampdoria, Greaves kicked a player who had spat in his face. [75] Seeking an answer to his alcoholism, Greaves decided to return to football at a lower level where he would not be required to be as fit as he had been whilst playing in the Football League. [38] He played in all seven games of the club's FA Cup run, scoring nine goals in the competition as they beat Birmingham City (after a replay), Plymouth Argyle, West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa and Manchester United to reach the 1962 FA Cup Final against Burnley at Wembley. [3] Playing career [ edit] Born in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Dunn served in the Royal Marines during World War II. Hoddle tweeted: Such sad news this morning on Jimmy's passing . His father Jimmy played at Nebraska and was a graduate assistant under former head coach Frank Solich. Jimmy is the father of Gordon Milne, who also went on to . Spurs performed inconsistently in the 196970 season, and Greaves was dropped from the first team after playing in an FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on 28 January 1970. [96], On 20 November 1963, he scored four goals in an 83 win over Northern Ireland. [121] His career in television came to an end as the Premier League was starting up, and he believed that his light-hearted approach to football was not considered serious enough for television bosses at the time. [29] Greaves scored nine goals in 14 appearances, including one against Inter Milan in the Milan derby. [39][40] They finished the league in third place in 196162, four points behind champions Ipswich Town. [13] However, he became increasingly disillusioned at Chelsea as, despite his goals, the team also conceded goals with regularity, and were never consistent enough to mount a title challenge. Bournemouth players celebrate at the end of their 3-0 win over Bolton in April 2015 which effectively sealed their promotion to the Premier League. December 2013 [125] He married Irene Barden at Romford register office on 26 March 1958,[126] and, though the pair went through a divorce process at the height of his alcoholism, it was never finalised and they reunited after three months apart. In Black Bird, Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) is a former high school football hero and the son of a decorated police officer. I dont even want to know how they got on. November 2017 "A true legend of the game , love and thoughts to all of Jimmy's family". It comes after Greaves suffered a stroke in May 2015 which had left him wheelchair-bound and with severely impaired speech. Jason and Jimmy are at home on a Sunday afternoon in Bournemouth as they discuss a remarkable family footballing story that spans three generations. August 2015 "Following his retirement, Greaves became known to a new generation of football fans in his position as a TV presenter on the Saint and Greavsie weekly magazine show. We have got players coming back and I think weve got every chance of going up.. Jimmy Greaves rescuing a dog at the 1962 World Cup pic.twitter.com/GtcrVNAVD6. Greavsie then netted 266 times during a scintillating nine-year stint at Tottenham and became the club's all-time leading scorer. It was different with my dad. [118] Greg Dyke also hired Greaves to work as a television reviewer and presenter on TV-am in what Dyke admitted was a way of "dumbing down" the programme to attract more viewers. January 2023 Believing that there would be no game the following day, Greaves drank 12 lagers in a club owned by Brian London and did not return to the team hotel until 1.45am. James Murdoch Lumsden (born 7 November 1947 in Glasgow ), known as Wee Jimmy, is a Scottish former association football player and former first team coach at Manchester United and Everton. Many thanks from Denmark. So if he has the right attitude Ive got no doubt that hell make it..