Barron, Jim

Jim Barron

Clubs played for: Wolverhampton Wanderers,Chelsea,Oxford United,Nottingham Forest,Swindon Town & Peterborough United.

Born: 1943

Birthplace: Tantobie

Position: Goalkeeper

Biography: A goalkeeper who played over 400 football league games in a career that lasted over 20 years between 1961-81. Later he coached & had spells as Caretaker Manager at Wolves & Birmingham City. He managed Cheltenham Town in 1988-89. He is currently First Team Coach at Northampton Town.

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Barron, Jim Always looked forwards to watching Jim playing when Oxford came up to Huddersfield to play the Terriers in the late 60s and 70s as a goalkeeper myself I took to his style and positioning in goal. Good days and a real privilege watching Jim. Thanks.
08-09-20 Nick Wiseman