Jimmy Woodburn
| Date of birth | 29 January 1917 |
| Place of birth | Rutherglen |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Position | Left half |
A hardworking wing-half, Jimmy broke in to the Newcastle senior XI just as the Second World War loomed on the horizon. Having taken part in the D-Day landings, he later became part of the United team that won promotion from the Second Division in 1948.
Jimmy also played for Kilsyth Emmet and Coltness (amateur).
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Feb 1938 | 01 Sep 1948 | |
| Gateshead | 01 Sep 1948 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-39 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 8 | ||||
| 1940-41 | Liverpool | North Region War League | 3 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 19 | 2 |
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| 1947-48 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 17 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 1940 | Liverpool v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | North Region War League | |
| 30 Nov 1940 | Manchester United v Liverpool | L | 2-0 | North Region War League | |
| 07 Dec 1940 | Tranmere Rovers v Liverpool | L | 3-1 | North Region War League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.