Jim Donaldson

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Jim Donaldson
Personal information
Full name James McLintock Donaldson
Date of birth (1958-12-24) 24 December 1958 (age 64)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Eastercraigs
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1975–1977 Dumbarton [1] 6 (0)
1985–1988 Alloa Athletic 104 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James McLintock Donaldson (born 24 December 1958) is a former footballer who first signed up as a senior with Dumbarton. However, after two seasons, and being unable to earn a regular first team place, he joined the junior ranks and signed for Blantyre Vics before going on to play for Baillieston. Here he was spotted by Alloa Athletic in 1985, and went on to have 3 successful seasons with them. [2]

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References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.