Leighton James

Soccer Coach

Birthday February 16, 1953

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Wales

DEATH DATE Apr 19, 2024 (71)

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About

Welsh soccer manager and former player who has won titles as the manager of clubs like Garden Village. As a player, he was named Derby County FC Player of the Year in 1977. He managed a total of ten teams throughout his professional managerial career. 

Before Fame

He was born in the town of Loughor and began his professional soccer career with Burnley FC in 1970.

Trivia

Following his retirement, he became an analyst whose disparaging remarks about Cardiff City inspired the song "Leighton James Don't Like Us" by Leigh Bailey.

Family Life

He has a daughter.

Associated With

He and Mart Poom have both been named Derby County FC Player of the Year.