Jimmy Bone
Manager Profile
Manager Details
- Full Name: James Bone
- Born: September 22nd, 1949 (Bridge of Allan)
- Former Player: Jimmy Bone
- First Appointed: February 21st, 1985
Managerial History
| Most Appearances | Top Scorers |
|---|---|
|
1.
Tony Hill - 74
2. Andy Brannigan - 71 3. Derek Jackson - 70 4. Kevin Lynch - 68 5. George Mackie - 62 6. Mark McWalter - 56 7. Jimmy Fotheringham - 54 8. John Young - 50 9. Bobby Torrance - 49 10. Jeff Curran - 46 |
1.
Bobby Torrance - 22
2. Mark McWalter - 17 3. Andy Brannigan - 14 4. Jimmy Fotheringham - 13 5. Jeff Curran - 5 6. Kevin Lynch - 4 7. Frank Morrison - 3 8. Jimmy Bone - 2 9. Jimmy Glass - 2 10. Ian Harley - 2 |
| First Match In Charge | |
|---|---|
| Feb 23rd, 1985 | 2 - 0 vs. Berwick Rangers, Scottish League (Second Division) |
| Last Match In Charge | |
|---|---|
| Dec 13th, 1986 | 2 - 2 vs. Stirling Albion, Scottish League |
| Total Players Used: | 47 |
|---|
| Biggest Win(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dec 7th, 1985 | 6 - 1 vs. Stranraer, Scottish League (Second Division) |
| Heaviest Defeat(s) | |
|---|---|
| Sep 14th, 1985 | 0 - 5 vs. Cowdenbeath, Scottish League (Second Division) |
Overall Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 25 | 14 | 41 | 99 | 125 | -26 |
| (31.3%) | (17.5%) | (51.3%) |
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 57 | 60 | -3 |
| (36.6%) | (22.0%) | (41.5%) |
Biography
After the departune of George Fleming, ex Lichtie number 9 Jimmy Bone was enticed back to Gayfield as player/ manager in February 1985. Unfortunately Bone was unable to stop the slide and the Lichties finished bottom of the division in his first season, before an improved mid table finish the following season. However, Bone left midway through the following season in December 1986 to become Alex Smith's assistant manager at St. Mirren.
Players Signed
New Players Transferred In
| Player | Date Signed | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. John Young | Mar 1st, 1985 | |
| 2. George Mackie | Mar 28th, 1985 | |
| 3. Kevin Ross | Apr 27th, 1985 | |
| 4. Paul Kirkcaldy | Jul 1st, 1985 | |
| 5. Jeff Curran | Aug 6th, 1985 | |
| 6. Eamonn O'Neill | Aug 10th, 1985 | |
| 7. Bobby Torrance | Sep 19th, 1985 | |
| 8. Paul Jack | Dec 14th, 1985 | |
| 9. Paul Rodger | Mar 20th, 1986 | |
| 10. Frank Morrison | Jul 20th, 1986 | |
| 11. Gary Cumming | Aug 7th, 1986 | |
| 12. Iain Phillip | Aug 12th, 1986 | |
| 13. Murray McDermott | Sep 4th, 1986 | |
| 14. Derek Steel | Sep 19th, 1986 | |
| 15. Kevin Thoms | Sep 19th, 1986 | |
| 16. Joe Coyle | Nov 7th, 1986 |
Youth Players Signed on Professional Terms
| Player | Pro Terms Signed |
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Gallery
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