Jim Pearson (born 24 March 1953 in Falkirk) is a Scottish former footballer. Pearson played for St Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle United until injury cut short his professional career.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 March 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gairdoch United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1974 | St Johnstone | 105 | (40) |
| 1974–1978 | Everton | 93 | (15) |
| 1978–1980 | Newcastle United | 11 | (3) |
| 1980–1981 | Barrow | ||
| 1981–1985 | Gateshead | ||
| Total | 209 | (58) | |
| International career | |||
| 1974–1975 | Scotland under-23 | 6 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1985–1988 | Blyth Spartans | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Pearson went on to work for Nike where he played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Nike brand in the UK as Head of Football, a position which he held for 14 years.
Pearson is a Sports Consultant for Blacks Solicitors LLP in Leeds.
References
- Jim Pearson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- Jim Pearson at WorldFootball.net
- Turnbull, Albert (2015). Gateshead Football History 1890-2015.