Jim McIntyre facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | James McIntyre | ||
| Date of birth | 24 May 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Alexandria, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1993 | Bristol City | 1 | (0) |
| 1993 | → Exeter City (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 1993–1996 | Airdrieonians | 54 | (10) |
| 1996–1998 | Kilmarnock | 46 | (9) |
| 1998–2001 | Reading | 97 | (14) |
| 2001–2006 | Dundee United | 141 | (35) |
| 2006–2010 | Dunfermline Athletic | 31 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007–2012 | Dunfermline Athletic | ||
| 2012– | Bristol City (first team coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:14, 12 September 2010 (UTC) | |||
James 'Jim' McIntyre was born on 24 May 1972 in Alexandria, Scotland. He is a Scottish footballer who played as a Striker. Jim McIntyre also became a football manager and coach. He is well-known for his time playing and managing at Dunfermline Athletic.
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Jim McIntyre's Football Journey
Jim McIntyre has had a long and interesting career in football. He played for several teams in Scotland and England. Later, he moved into managing and coaching.
Starting as a Player
Jim began his professional football career in 1991. His first club was Bristol City in England. He played there for two years.
Early Loans and Moves
In 1993, Jim went on loan to Exeter City. This meant he played for them for a short time. He scored 3 goals in 15 games. After this, he moved back to Scotland.
His next team was Airdrieonians. He played there from 1993 to 1996. He scored 10 goals in 54 matches.
Playing for Kilmarnock and Reading
From 1996 to 1998, Jim played for Kilmarnock. He was a key player, scoring 9 goals in 46 games.
Then, he moved back to England to play for Reading. He spent three years there, from 1998 to 2001. He played 97 games and scored 14 goals.
Success at Dundee United
Jim McIntyre joined Dundee United in 2001. This was a very important part of his playing career. He stayed there for five years, until 2006.
He played 141 games for Dundee United. During this time, he scored 35 goals. This made him a popular player with the fans.
Time at Dunfermline Athletic
Jim's last club as a player was Dunfermline Athletic. He joined them in 2006. He played 31 games and scored 3 goals before he started his management career.
Becoming a Manager and Coach
After his playing days, Jim McIntyre decided to become a football manager. He wanted to lead teams from the sidelines.
Managing Dunfermline Athletic
Jim became the manager of Dunfermline Athletic in 2007. This was the same club he had played for. He managed the team for five years, until 2012.
As a manager, he was in charge of training the players. He also decided on the team's tactics for each game.
Coaching at Bristol City
In 2012, Jim McIntyre returned to Bristol City. This time, he joined as a first team coach. A coach helps the manager with training and player development. He continues to work there, helping the team improve.
