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Key moments and achievements from James Fleeting's life.
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Career Milestone
After a brief stint at Norwich City, Jim Fleeting joined Ayr United in 1978 where he played for six seasons as a centre-half. He became a prominent figure at Somerset Park, captaining the side and establishing himself as one of the club's most reliable defenders.
Career Milestone
After a brief stint at Norwich City, Jim Fleeting joined Ayr United in 1978 where he played for six seasons as a centre-half. He became a prominent figure at Somerset Park, captaining the side and establishing himself as one of the club's most reliable defenders.
Leadership Appointment
Fleeting was appointed manager of Kilmarnock FC in 1989, guiding the Rugby Park side to promotion from the Second Division in 1990. His successful management tenure revived the fortunes of one of Scotland's oldest football clubs.
Leadership Appointment
Fleeting was appointed manager of Kilmarnock FC in 1989, guiding the Rugby Park side to promotion from the Second Division in 1990. His successful management tenure revived the fortunes of one of Scotland's oldest football clubs.
Career Milestone
In 1992, Fleeting joined the Scottish Football Association where he was instrumental in creating the community coaching scheme and Football Development department. Under his leadership, Scotland's grassroots programmes achieved UEFA's top ranking of six stars.
Career Milestone
In 1992, Fleeting joined the Scottish Football Association where he was instrumental in creating the community coaching scheme and Football Development department. Under his leadership, Scotland's grassroots programmes achieved UEFA's top ranking of six stars.
Coaching Legacy
As director of football development at the SFA, Fleeting oversaw the coaching programs at the National Sports Centre in Largs where Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas both obtained their UEFA coaching qualifications. His work shaped the next generation of football managers.
Coaching Legacy
As director of football development at the SFA, Fleeting oversaw the coaching programs at the National Sports Centre in Largs where Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas both obtained their UEFA coaching qualifications. His work shaped the next generation of football managers.
Family Legacy
Jim Fleeting was the father of Julie Fleeting, who became the all-time record goalscorer for the Scotland women's national football team. His influence on Scottish football extended through generations, both through his professional work and his family's contribution to the game.
Family Legacy
Jim Fleeting was the father of Julie Fleeting, who became the all-time record goalscorer for the Scotland women's national football team. His influence on Scottish football extended through generations, both through his professional work and his family's contribution to the game.
James Fleeting passed away
