Jim Henderson (footballer)
William James Henderson is a Scottish former professional footballer. After playing for local amateur side Penicuik Athletic, Henderson joined Third Division South side Cardiff City, scoring on his debut during a 2–1 victory over Aldershot on 4 February 1933. Despite the club's struggles, Henderson finished the season with twelve league goals from sixteen matches, including five during a 6–0 victory over Northampton Town.[1][2] He remained with the Bluebirds the following season but, despite finishing the season as the club's joint top goalscorer with Eli Postin, he was one of a number of players released by manager Ben Watts-Jones after the club finished bottom of the Football League.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William James Henderson | ||
| Place of birth | Kilbirnie, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Penicuik Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1932–1934 | Cardiff City | 43 | (25) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Tony Matthews (3 October 2005). Football Oddities. ISBN 9780752493763. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. pp. 34–35. ISBN 1-899-46817-X.
- Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 87–88. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
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