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James "Jim" Leighton MBE

1976-01, 2002-15

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European Competitions Scotland National Football Team Caps

Player Stats

533Games
1978-01
0Subs
1978-01
0Goals
1978-01
91Scotland Caps
1978-01
2Scotland U21 Caps
1978-01
James 'Jim' Leighton

James "Jim" Leighton MBE

Football Player, No 1 Goalkeeper

  • Birth: 24 Jul 1958 • Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland
  • Death: Living

Goalkeeping Coach, Jul 2002 - May 2015.

Experience

  • Senior Debut:

    Friendly

    Aberdeen 3 v 2 Middlesbourgh

  • 07 Aug 1978

  • 11 May 1983

    European Cup Winners' Cup Final

  • 05 Nov 2004

  • 27 Nov 2019

    Cormack Park - Kingswells

    Pitches have been named, Pitch 5 - Jim Leighton

    Aberdeen FC's new training complex, community
    sports hub and Bobby Clark Football Academy.

  • 12 May 2023

    Freedom of the City of Aberdeen

    40th Anniversary, Gothenburg Greats presented with an honour bestowed by the city of Aberdeen, Scotland.

Autograph

  • Jim Leighton autograph.

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, James 'Jim' Leighton autograph.

Medal

  • European Super Cup, Winners Medal 1983

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Super Cup, Winners Medal front - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.
    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Super Cup, Winners Medal back - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.

    20 Dec 1983
    Aberdeen 2 v 0 Hamburg SV (agg: 2 v 0)


Medal

  • European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal 1983

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal front - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.
    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal back - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.

    11 May 1983
    Aberdeen 2 v 1 Real Madrid (a.e.t.)
    Inscription on back in French, Coupe Des Vainouers De Coupe Europeenie.
    Translated means, European Cup Winners' Cup and the year 1983


Photo

  • Jim Leighton Testimonial Programme Signed.

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, Jim Leighton Testimonial Programme Signed.

Image

  • Freedom of the City of Aberdeen, Coat of Arms of Aberdeen, Scotland

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, Coat of Arms of Aberdeen, Scotland - This digital image by Graeme Watson 2022.

    The motto of the city is Bon Accord, French for "Good Agreement".
    The supporters are two leopards, though in early depictions they are sometimes shown as lions. The three towers represent the three buildings that stood on the three hills of mediaeval Aberdeen: Aberdeen Castle on Castle Hill, the city gate on Port Hill, and a chapel on St Catherine's Hill. The latter two are no longer in existence.


Honours (1978-01)

Trophys Description Year Match Location
European Super Cup - Silhouette European Super Cup
23 Nov 1983 & 20 Dec 1983
1st Leg: Hamburg SV 0 v 0 Aberdeen
2nd Leg: Aberdeen 2 v 0 Hamburg SV
Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany & Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland
European Cup Winners Cup - Silhouette European Cup Winners Cup
11 May 1983
Aberdeen 2 v 1 Real Madrid (a.e.t.)
Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden
Scottish Cup - Silhouette Scottish Cup
21 May 1983
Aberdeen 1 v 0 Rangers (a.e.t.)
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish Cup - Silhouette Scottish Cup
19 May 1984
Aberdeen 2 v 1 Celtic (a.e.t.)
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish League Premiership Cup - Silhouette Scottish Premier Division Champions
1983-84
Claim the title, 02 May 1984, Hearts 0 v 1 Aberdeen
Tynecastle Park, Midlothian, Scotland
Scottish League Premiership Cup - Silhouette Scottish Premier Division Champions
1984-85
Claim the title, 27 Apr 1985, Aberdeen 1 v 1 Celtic
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland
Scottish league Cup - Silhouette Scottish league Cup
27 Oct 1985
Aberdeen 3 v 0 Hibernian
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Drybrough Cup - Silhouette Drybrough Cup
02 Aug 1980
Aberdeen 2 v 1 St Mirren
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Aberdeenshire Cup - Silhouette Aberdeenshire Cup
29 Apr 1981
Aberdeen 5 v 1 Buckie Thistle
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeenshire Cup - Silhouette Aberdeenshire Cup
25 Apr 1983
Aberdeen 'A' 1 v 0 Fraserburgh
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland

External Link

  • Family Tree Official's, Player's and staff details: Ancestry.com
    A.F.C Official's, Player's and staff details source: AFC Heritage - The Official Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
    Aberdeen Football Club's 1972 type Logo is used to convey the meaning intended and avoid tarnishing or misrepresenting the intended image - This version designed by Graeme Watson 2021 (Logo is for representation only and use of the logo here does not imply endorsement.)
    Insert Photo: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, James "Jim" Leighton autograph.
    Insert Photos: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Super Cup, Winners Medal front & back 1983 (replica) - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.
    Insert Photos: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal front & back 1983 (replica) - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.
    Header Background: Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium, Main Stand Entrance, 2015, Aberdeen, Scotland - Copyright © 2015 Graeme Watson.
    Insert Image: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, Coat of Arms of Aberdeen, Scotland - This digital image by Graeme Watson © 2022.
    Insert Photo: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, Jim Leighton Testimonial Programme Signed. Programmes displayed on this website are to illustrate the article on the match to which the programme was issued and to bring further understanding to the reader.

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