Melia, Jimmy

Full Name: James John Melia.

Position: Forward.
Born: Liverpool, 1 November 1937.

Senior Debut: Burnley (H) First Division, 21 March 1964.

Career

Liverpool Boys, Liverpool ground staff 1953, professional Nov 54, Wolves Mar 64, Southampton Nov 64, Aldershot player coach Nov 68 player manager Apr 69 to Jan 72, Crewe Alexandra player manager Feb 72 to Dec 74, Southport manager Jly 75 to Spt 75, United Arab Emirates coaching, California Lasers head coach, Brighton & Hove Albion scout, manager Mar 83, Belenenses manager Oct 83 to 1986, Stockport County manager Jly 86 Nov 86, Liverpool United States academy 1992.

Highlights

Player
Liverpool- League Championship winner 1963/64; Second Division promoted [champion] 1961/62; Scored v Wolves 29/9/62, 9/9/63.
Southampton- Second Division promoted [runners-up] 1965/66.
Wolves- First Division relegated 1964/65.
Manager
Brighton & Hove Albion: First Division relegated 1982/83; FA Cup runners-up 1983.

International Honours

England: 2 appearances & 1 goal [British Championship second 1962/63].

Stats

Appearances: 621.
Goals: 111.
Manager: 364.

Note: Jimmy Melia was in the Southampton line-up that put nine past Wolves on 18 September 1965.

First Team Record