Jim Leishman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Leishman
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 15, 1953(1953-11-15)
Age	71
Birthplace	Lochgelly
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Scorpio

Jim Leishman Biography

Jim Leishman is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on November 15, 1953 in Lochgelly, Scotland.

Leishman played for Dunfermline between 1970 and 1977 before being transferred to local rivals Cowdenbeath. When his playing career was cut short through injury he moved into coaching and then management with Kelty Hearts Junior Football Club, before becoming youth team coach and later reserve team coach at Dunfermline.

Leishman was appointed manager of the Pars, aged just 28, in 1982. The club were bottom of the Second Division, the third tier of Scottish football. The Pars finished third in 1984–85, missing out on promotion on the final day of the season. Leishman and assistant manager Gregor Abel then forged a side that would win successive promotions to the Scottish Premier Division, winning the Second Division in 1985–86 and finishing second to Greenock Morton in the 1986–87 First Division.

Jim Leishman Net Worth

Jim Leishman is one of the richest Football Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Leishman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jim Leishman MBE (born 15 November 1953) is a Scottish Labour Party politician and former professional footballer who is currently Provost of Fife and an honorary director of Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic.

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Pressure on Leishman increased steadily in 2006/07 after another poor start which brought just three wins in two months. On 26 October 2006, Leishman decided to return to his post as general manager, with former Hearts boss Craig Levein the initial favourite to take over. Leishman had himself recommended Levein and Livingston manager John Robertson as candidates but Levein moved to Dundee United following the sacking of Craig Brewster on 29 October 2006. Former Derry City boss Stephen Kenny took over in November 2006.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Jim Leishman celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.

In the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2007, Leishman was appointed as a member of the Order of the British Empire for ‘services to sport’. Leishman was further honoured in February 2008 by having a street in Dunfermline named after him.

Who did Jim Leishman play for?

Personal information
1995–1997| Livingston
2000–2003| Livingston
2005–2006| Dunfermline Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

What age is Jim Leishman?

68 years (November 15, 1953)

Who is Lord Provost of Fife?

Incumbent The current Provost is Councillor Jim Leishman. Leishman was the first ever Provost of Fife to be re-elected.

Who is the provost of Dunfermline?

Jim Leishman will continue as Fife Provost. JIM Leishman will continue in his role as Provost of Fife. At the first meeting of Fife Council since the elections on May 5, it was confirmed that the Dunfermline Central Labour councillor will keep the chains of office.

Which party controls Fife council?

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